In This Issue
SC MIRECC Core Update: Clinical Care with Dr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Cully
Dr. Jeff Cully, the SC MIRECC Associate Director for Improving Clinical Care, tells us about the Clinical Care Core's accomplishments, goals for the new year, and more.
Meet the New SC MIRECC Fellows
Join us in welcoming our new fellows, Drs. Alexis Childs and Joseph Tu.
The Veteran’s Voice: Veterans Impact on Research
Veterans’ knowledge and feedback impact every phase of research. “The Veteran’s Voice” takes you inside the projects of SC MIRECC affiliates to get Veterans’ takes on the research they participate in and the impact they have on the results.
Dr. Claire Houtsma Published in Nature Mental Health
Congratulations to Dr. Houtsma on her article, “Predicting firearm suicide among US Army Veterans transitioning from active service,” being published in Nature Mental Health. Dr. Houtsma participated in a brief interview about her article with us.
Free CE: SC MIRECC CBOC Mental Health Grand Rounds Archived 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 nutrition, secure firearm storage, and Alzheimer's disease.
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.
Free SC MIRECC Clinical Education Products
Our featured clinical education products include free resources for brief cognitive behavioral therapy, safety aid reduction, worry, stress, and anxiety.
Publication Highlights
Articles and books authored by our affiliates enable us to share research and knowledge about mental health treatment with our Veteran, caregiver, provider, and research communities. Check out our recent publications.
Pilot Study Grant Opportunity for VISN 16 Researchers
Investigators 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 projects 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.
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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