In This Issue
Meet the SC MIRECC Researcher
Dr. Desirae Vidaurri, the deputy chief of psychology service at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System and an SC MIRECC affiliate in New Orleans, tells us about her professional background, research projects, and more.
Dr. Giselle Day Earns Doctorate
Congratulations to Dr. Giselle Day for completing her PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston – School of Public Health (UTHealth Houston).
Free CE: SC MIRECC CBOC Mental Health Grand Rounds Webinar Series
SC MIRECC National CBOC Mental Health Grand Rounds webinars provide continuing education (CE) training on evidence-based practices, research, and new issues in mental health to VA clinicians who work with rural Veterans. An archive of recorded webinars includes three trainings that can help clinicians increase their knowledge of mental health treatment at VA. These three trainings cover moral injury, elder mistreatment, and cancer survivorship.
Highlights from Our Anchor Sites
Our affiliates in Houston, Little Rock, and New Orleans work hard to promote mental health education, research, and treatment locally and nationally. Here are some highlights of their accomplishments over the past three months.
New Evidence-Based Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning Guide
Our featured clinical education product helps clinicians better understand and plan treatments to address co-occurring mental health conditions. Evidence-Based Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning for Complex Presentations: A Quick Guide teaches clinicians how to use measurement-based care during case conceptualization and treatment planning.
Publication Highlights
Check out recent publications from our affiliates on Gulf War Illness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, broadband availability in rural counties, and firearm suicide prevention.
Pilot Study Grant Opportunity for VISN 16 Researchers
Researchers in VISN 16 are invited to apply for a pilot study grant. Our program is intended to increase both the quantity and quality of federally funded research that will help us better understand the experiences of underserved Veterans and to support development and dissemination of evidence-based practices that can make a real difference in their lives. The next deadline to submit a proposal is January 2, 2026.
Research Methods and Analysis Consultation Services Available for VISN 16 Investigators
Our MIRECC Implementation, Design and Analysis Support (MIDAS) program offers centralized design, methodologic and analytic support to VISN 16 researchers who are seeking intramural or extramural funding or conducting pilot projects. The MIDAS team is experienced in biostatistics, epidemiology, demography, psychometrics, qualitative methods, and project implementation.
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