Barent W Walsh

Barent W. Walsh, PhD, has worked with self-injuring persons since the late 1970s. He is currently Executive Director of The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, which comprises over 30 programs that serve emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, or developmentally delayed children, adolescents, or adults. These programs include special education; residential treatment; wraparound services; supported housing services; a drop-in center for gay, lesbian, bisexual...See more

Barent W. Walsh, PhD, has worked with self-injuring persons since the late 1970s. He is currently Executive Director of The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, which comprises over 30 programs that serve emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, or developmentally delayed children, adolescents, or adults. These programs include special education; residential treatment; wraparound services; supported housing services; a drop-in center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens; and a program for homeless people. Dr. Walsh has conducted research, written extensively, and presented internationally on self-injury. He has also consulted on this topic at numerous schools, outpatient clinics, group homes, special education programs, psychiatric hospitals, and correctional facilities. See less