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Lindsay A. Bornheimer
Associate Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Medical School
Dr. Lindsay Bornheimer's research program focuses on understanding and preventing suicide death among adults experiencing serious mental illness, with a specific focus on psychosis and schizophrenia. Her work aims to examine suicide risk and protective factors, advance theories of suicide, develop and test behavioral interventions, and increase the utility and scalability of evidence-informed interventions in mental health care. As an intervention and implementation science researcher by training with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, she is particularly focused on the adaptation and implementation of cognitive-behavioral approaches in the treatment of serious mental illness and suicide prevention. Bornheimer is currently the principal investigator of a NIMH R34 to modify and test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral suicide prevention-focused intervention tailored to adults diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in community mental health (R34MH123609). Additionally, she is the site principal investigator of a NIMH R01 to develop and evaluate the feasibility of a simulated assessment tool of cognitive behavioral therapy sills for mental health service providers (R01MH112625).
Bornheimer was trained in a pre-doctoral fellowship at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Brown School of Social Work of Washington University in St. Louis. As a licensed clinical social worker, she has over ten years of experience in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families in both public and private settings. She completed her clinical training at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and New York Presbyterian Hospital and receives training in cognitive behavioral therapy from the Beck Institute.
Bornheimer is also an assistant professor in the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and a faculty member of the Depression Center, Injury Prevention Center, and Treatment Innovation and Dissemination Research group.
Research Interests/Focus
Risk factors for suicidal ideation and attempt among adults diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders; serious mental illness; depression; suicide prevention; intervention development, implementation, and evaluation; cognitive-behavioral therapy; evidence-based practice; structural equation modeling and longitudinal data analysis
Contact Information
| Phone | Room | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (734) 615-2915 | [email protected] | 3792 SSWB | University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 S. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
Education
| Year | Degree | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PhD | Social Work | New York University, New York, NY |
| 2009 | MSW | Social Work | Columbia University, New York, NY |
| 2007 | BA | Psychology | Drew University, Madison, NJ |
News
Faculty Promotions
May 31, 2024
| Year | Description |
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| 2024 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Jeffers, N., Hoener, K., Tasker, M., DeWeese, K., Florence, T., King, C. A., Taylor, S. F., & Himle, J. A. (2024, January). A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Suicide Prevention Among Adults with Psychosis: Stakeholder Involvement and an Open Pilot Trial in Community Mental Health. Oral presentation at the 28th Annual Society for Social Work and Research Conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Humm, L., Hiltz, B., & Smith, M. S. (2024, January). A Computerized Simulated Training Tool for Suicide Prevention: Potential for Utility and Scalability in Social Work Education and Practice Settings. Oral presentation at the 28th Annual Society for Social Work and Research Conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2024 | Chalker, S. A., Sicotte, R., Bornheimer, L. A., Parrish, E. M., Wastler, H., Ehret, B. C., DeVylder, J., & Depp, C. A.(2024, April). Research Gaps in Suicide Prevention among Individuals with Psychosis: A Call to Action to Advance Knowledge and Inform Practice. Oral presentation at the 2024 Schizophrenia International Research Society,Florence, Italy |
| 2024 | Wastler, H., Manges, M., & Bornheimer, L., A. (2024, April). Reasons for Thinking About Suicide Among Individuals with Psychosis: A Real Time Assessment. Data Blitz presentation at the 2024 Suicide Research Symposium |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L., A., Bagge, C., Brdar, N. M., Li Verdugo, J., Matta, N., Stockmeier, C. A., & Overholser, J. (2024,April). Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Suicide: Findings of a Psychological Autopsy Study. Poster presentation at the 2024 Suicide Research Symposium. |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L., A., Brdar, N. M., & Holzworth, J. (2024, April). Depression and Distress as Mediators in the Relationship Between Psychosis Symptoms and Suicide Ideation. Poster presentation at the 2024 Suicide Research Symposium |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L., A., Brdar, N. M., Florence, T., Hoener, K., Taylor, S. F., Himle, J. A., & King, C. A. (2024, April). Suicide Prevention Among Adults with Psychosis in Community Mental Health. Oral presentation at the 2024 Suicide Research Symposium. |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L., A., Brdar, N. M., Humm, L., Hiltz, B., & Smith, M. (2024, April). Simulated Training in SuicidePrevention for Mental Health Trainees and Providers. Oral presentation at the 2024 Suicide Research Symposium. |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., & Brdar, N. M. (2024, May). A Computerized Suicide Prevention Simulated Training for Mental Health Providers. Poster presentation at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L. A., Brdar, N. M., & Li Verdugo, J. (2024, May). The development and pilot trial testing of a cognitive-behavioral suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Poster presentation at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY |
| 2024 | Bornheimer, L. A., Brdar, N. M., & Campbell, M. (2024, August). Community Events to Disseminate Suicide Prevention Research Findings: An Academic-Community Partnership. Oral presentation and workshop at the 2024 Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission Summit, Lansing, MI |
| 2023 | Bornheimer, L. A. (2023, May). Adapting a cognitive behavioral suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in community mental health. Invited keynote faculty speaker at the annual University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Albert J. Silverman Conference, Ann Arbor, MI. |
| 2023 | Manges, M., Bornheimer, L. A., & Wastler, H. (2023, September). Reasons for Thinking about Suicide among Individuals with First Episode Psychosis. Poster presentation at the Society for Research in Psychopathology Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. |
| 2023 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J, & Jeffers, N. (2023, November). A Cognitive Behavioral Suicide Prevention Treatment for Adults with Psychosis in Community Mental Health: Findings of stakeholder involvement in modifications and an open pilot trial. Poster presentation at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies(ABCT) 57th Annual Convention, Seattle, WA |
| 2022 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Taylor, S. F., King, C. A., & Himle, J. A. (2022, May). Modifying a cognitive behavioral suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in community mental health. Poster presentation at the annual University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Albert J. Silverman Conference. |
| 2022 | Bornheimer, L. A., Czyz, E., Jung Koo, H., Eisenberg, D., Zheng, K., Pistorello, J., Albucher, R. C., Coryell, W., Favorite, T., & King, C. A. (2022, June). Profiles of suicide risk and professional help-seeking barriers among college students with elevated risk for suicide. Oral presentation at the inaugural Suicide Research Symposium. |
| 2022 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Holzworth, J., Taylor, S. F., King, C. A., Florence, T., & Himle, J. A. (2022, June). Adapting a suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in community mental health. Oral presentation at the inaugural Suicide Research Symposium. |
| 2022 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Holzworth, J., Smith, F., Himle, J. A., Taylor, S. F., King, C. A., & Tarrier, N. (2022, April). Adapting a cognitive behavioral suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Poster (virtual) presentation at the annual 2022 Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS). |
| 2022 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Holzworth, J., Smith, F., Im, V., Sliwa, H., & Himle, J. A. (2022, January). Client, Peer, and Provider Stakeholder Input on the Modification of a Cognitive Behavioral Suicide Prevention Treatment for Adults with Psychosis. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2022 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Holzworth, J. (2022, January). Impact of COVID-19 on Provider Assessment and Treatment of Psychosis and Suicide Risk. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2022 | Bornheimer, L. A., Humm, L., Kallen, M. A., Coles, M. E., Mastroleo, N., Vas, S., & Smith, M, J. (2022, January). Validity and Acceptability of a CBT Skills Assessment Tool for Simulated Training in The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Holzworth, J., Sliwa, H., & Himle, J. A. (2021, October). Provider Perspectives on COVID-19 Impact on clients, Service delivery, and Suicide Assessment. Poster Presentation (virtual) at the IASR/AFSP International Summit of Suicide Research. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Smith, M., J., Humm, L., Vas, S., Coles, M. E., Mastroleo, N., Stewart, E., & Acenowr, C. (2021, November). Acceptability of a CBT Skills Assessment Tool for Simulated Clinical Training in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Poster presentation (virtual) at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) 55th Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Holzworth, J., Smith, F., Sliwa, H., & Himle, J. A. (2021, December). Adapting a suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders for integration in community mental health. Poster presentation (virtual) at the Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Smith, M. J., Humm, L., Vas, S., Mastroleo, N., & Coles, M. E. (2021, December). Acceptability of an innovative simulated clinical training assessment tool for CBT skills in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Poster presentation (virtual) at the Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation. |
| 2021 | Fuller, R. J. Persons, J., Woods, D., Bornheimer, L. A., Stadnick, N., Dopp, A., & Graham, A. K. (2021, November). Using technology to improve access, engagement, research, and outcomes with cognitive behavioral therapy. Clinical roundtable (virtual) at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) 55th Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li Verdugo, J., Holzworth, J., Smith, F., Sliwa, H., & Himle, J. A, Stephan, T., & King, C. A. (2021, October). Modifying a Cognitive Behavioral Suicide Prevention Treatment for Adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum disorders: A Community Based Participatory Research Approach. Poster Presentation (virtual) at the IASR/AFSP International Summit of Suicide Research. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A. (2021, October). Adapting a Cognitive-Behavioral Suicide Prevention Treatment for Adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders using Community-Based Participatory Research Methods. Oral presentation (virtual) in session 1 of the University of Michigan Centennial Lecture Series: Intervention Research in Mental Health, Intervention Innovations for Depression and Suicide. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A. (2021, October). Modifying a Cognitive Behavioral Suicide Prevention Treatment for Adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders in Community Mental Health: A Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Approach. Oral presentation (virtual) at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds Lightning Talks. |
| 2021 | Smith, M. J., Bornheimer, L. A., Blajeski, S., Li, J., Tucker, K., Hiltz, B., Fischer, D., & Ruffalo, M. (2021, January). Training Social Work Students Using Computerized Clinical Training Simulations with Clients Abusing Alcohol. Oral presentation (virtual) at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Hong, V., Li, J., Fernandez, L., & Dagher, J. (2021, January). Suicide Ideation, Plan, and Attempt Among a Sample of Adults with Psychosis in a Psychiatric Emergency Care Setting. Poster presentation (virtual) at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Hong, V., Li, J., & King, C. A. (2021, March). Hallucinations, delusions, depression, suicide ideation and plan among adults with psychosis in psychiatric emergency care. Oral presentation (virtual) at the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center 2021 Suicide Prevention Summit. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Wojtalik, J. A., Li, J., Cobia, D., & Smith, M. (2021, April). Clinical Insight and Cognitive Functioning as Mechanisms in the Relationships between Psychosis symptomatology, depression, and Suicide Ideation among Individuals in a First Episode of Psychosis. Invited symposium presentation (virtual) at the 2021 Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS). |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Wojtalik, J. A., Li, J., Cobia, D., & Smith, M. (2021, April). Symptoms of psychosis, depression, and suicide ideation among individuals in a first episode of psychosis: The mechanistic role of clinical insight and cognitive functioning. Poster presentation (virtual) at the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry (EPA) conference. |
| 2021 | Ewell Foster, C., Derwin, S., Magness, C., Kahsay, E., Bornheimer, L. A., Li, J., Rivara, F., Massey, L., Beidas, R., Hohl, B., & King, C. (2021, April). Culturally Tailored Firearm Safety Education to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Rural Youth. Poster presentation (virtual) at the annual American Association of Suicidology conference, Orlando, FL. |
| 2021 | Li, J., & Bornheimer, L.A. (2021, April). Supporting family members caring for loved ones with schizophrenia: A theory for social worker involvement. Poster presentation (virtual) at the International Social Work Education and Development. |
| 2021 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li, J., Fernandez, L., & Hong, V. (2021, April). Relationships between psychosis symptoms, depression, suicide ideation and plan among adults in psychiatric emergency care. Poster presentation (virtual) at the annual American Association of Suicidology conference, Orlando, FL. |
| 2020 | Bornheimer, L. A. (2020, December). Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Suicide Prevention-focused Intervention Tailored to Adults Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. Oral presentation (virtual) at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Albert J. Silverman Conference. |
| 2020 | Bornheimer, L. A. (2020, December). Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Suicide Prevention-focused Intervention Tailored to Adults Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. Oral presentation (virtual) at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Albert J. Silverman Conference. |
| 2020 | Bornheimer, L. A. (2020, December). Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Suicide Prevention-focused Intervention Tailored to Adults Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. Oral presentation (virtual) at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Albert J. Silverman Conference. |
| 2020 | Choy-Brown, M., Hamovitch, E., Bornheimer, L. A., & Acri, M. (2020, January). Associations between Organizational Size and Implementation Behavior in Children's Mental Health Care. Oral presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2020 | Hamovitch, E., Acri, M., Bornheimer, L. A., & Lambert, K. (2020, January). Providers' Perspectives on Implementing a Multiple Family Group for Children with Disruptive Behavior. Oral presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2020 | Li, J. & Bornheimer, L. A. (2020, January). The Influence of Family and Social Support on the Experience of Depression in Asian American Communities. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2020 | Bornheimer, L. A., Wojtalik, J. A., Li, J., Cobia, D., & Smith, M. (2020, January). The Relationship between Cognition and Suicidal Ideation Among Individuals with Psychosis. Oral presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2020 | Bornheimer, L. A., Li, J., & Thompson, S. (2020, January). The Role of Hopelessness in the Relationships between Social Isolation, Hallucinations, and Delusions Among a First-Episode of Psychosis Sample. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2020 | Bornheimer, L.A., Wang, K., Zhang, A., Li, J., Ilgen, M., & King, C. (2020, April). National Trends in Non-fatal Suicide Behaviors Among Adults in the United States from 2009-2017. Poster presentation (virtual) at the annual American Association of Suicidology conference, Portland, OR. |
| 2020 | Bornheimer, L. A., Wang, K., Zhang, A., Li, J., Trim, E., Ilgen, M., & King, C. (2020, April). Trends of Nonfatal Suicide Behaviors Among Adults in the United States from 2009-2017. Poster presentation (virtual) at the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center Virtual Inaugural 2020 Research Symposium. |
| 2020 | Sokol, R., Bornheimer, L. A., Tolman, R., & Wexler, L. (2020, September). Identifying Best Practices in Firearms Means Restriction for Youth Suicide Prevention. Oral presentation (virtual) at the 2020 Firearm Safety Among Children and Teens (FACTS) symposium. |
| 2020 | Acri, M., Bornheimer, L A., Choy-Brown, M., Hamovitch, E., & McKay, M. (2020, December). Fidelity to and outcomes associated with an adapted treatment for disruptive behavior disorders amongst youth. Poster presentation (virtual) at the 13th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation. |
| 2019 | Flaherty, H., Bornheimer, L. A., Hamovitch, E., Garay, E., Mini, M., Acri, M., & McKay, M. (2019). Examining Provider Factors Supporting the Adoption and Use of Evidence-Based Practices for Outpatient Mental Health Clinics Serving Youth. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, San Francisco, CA. |
| 2019 | Flaherty, H., Bornheimer, L. A., Hamovitch, E., Garay, E., Mini, M., Acri, M., & McKay, M. (2019) Examining Organizational Factors Fostering a Therapeutic Climate Supporting the Adoption and Use of Evidence-Based Practices for Outpatient Mental Health Clinics Serving Youth. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, San Francisco, CA. |
| 2019 | Hamovitch, E., Bornheimer, L. A., Acri, M., & Lambert, K. (2019). Standardizing an evidence-based treatment adaptation process. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, San Francisco, CA. |
| 2019 | Bornheimer, L. A., Tarrier, N., Brinen, A. P., Dwyer, M., & Jaccard, J. (2019). Self-Stigma, Positive and Negative Symptoms of Psychosis, and Depression in First-Episode Psychosis. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference, San Francisco, CA. |
| 2019 | Hamovitch, E., Acri, M., Bornheimer, L.A., Lambert, K., Falek, I., Lambert, K., Galler, M., & Choy-Brown, M. (2019). Providers' perspectives on implementing a multiple family group for children with disruptive behavior. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Implementation Research Conference, Seattle, WA. |
| 2019 | Zhang, A., Bornheimer, L. A., & Wang, K. (2019, Oct.). Does CBT remain effective for depression and anxiety in primarycare? A meta-analysis. Oral presentation at the 2019 Council on Social Work Education 65th Annual Program Meeting: Social Work Education: Looking Back, Looking Forward, Denver, Colorado. |
| 2019 | Zhang, A., Bornheimer, L. A., Franklin, C., & Oh, S. (2019, Oct.). Supporting Asian-Pacific-Islanders doctoral students for an increasingly competitive job market. Panel presentation at the 2019 Council on Social Work Education 65th Annual Program Meeting: Social Work Education: Looking Back, Looking Forward, Denver, Colorado. |
| 2019 | Choy-Brown, M., Hamovitch, E., Bornheimer, L. A., & Acri, M. (2019, December). Getting to the table: Agency characteristics and evidence-based intervention adoption. Poster presentation at the annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, Arlington, VA. |
| 2018 | Bornheimer, L. A., Acri, M., Parchment, T., & McKay, M. (2018, November). Provider attitudes, organizational factors, and uptake of evidence-based practices. Oral presentation at the annual Council on Social Work Education conference, Orlando, FL. |
| 2018 | Lambert, K., Acri, M., Bornheimer, L. A., Hamovitch, E., Garay, E., Mini de Zitella, M., & McKay, M. (2018). Standardizing an evidence-based treatment adaptation process. Poster presentation at the Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, Washington, D.C. |
| 2018 | Bornheimer, L. A, & Wu, Q. (2018, January). Suicidal Ideation and First Episode of Psychosis: Secondary Analysis of the Recovery after an Initial Schizophrenia Episode (RAISE) Data. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Social Work Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2018 | Flaherty, H., Bornheimer, L. A., Hamovitch, E., Garay, E., Mini, M., Acri, M., & McKay, M. (2018, January). An Examination of Provider Characteristics and Views about Evidence-Based Practices. Oral presentation at the annual Society for Social Work Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2018 | Bornheimer, L. A., Acri, M., Gopalan, G, & McKay, M. (2018, January). Barriers to Treatment Utilization and Attendance in a Multiple Family Group (MFG) Intervention Among Poverty-Impacted Families in New York. Oral presentation at the annual Society for Social Work Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2018 | Bornheimer, L. A. (2018, January). Depression and Suicidal Ideation Among Adults Diagnosed with Schizophrenia: Moderating Effects of Emotional Social Support. Oral presentation at the annual Society for Social Work Research conference, Washington, DC. |
| 2018 | Parchment, T., Hamovitch, E., & Bornheimer, L. A. (2018, April). Who is accessing family mental health programs? Demographic shifts in recipients of services across the last decade. Oral presentation at the annual National Association of Social Workers conference, New York, NY. |
| 2018 | Brinen, A. P., Gregware, S., Wolloff, A., Bornheimer, L. A., & Beck, A. T. (2018, May). Recovery oriented cognitive therapy in a supported housing program. Oral presentation at the annual Beck-fest conference of the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. |