People First Summit on Fort Hood
Fox 44 News (Oct 2022) | Allison Fox O’Connor FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) — The Human Capital Week was created to help leaders on Fort Hood learn more about the resources available for their soldiers. One of the the…
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Behind the Mission Podcast
Hear from institute Director, Dr. Elisa Borah, as she talks about the work we do at the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness and the Veteran Spouse Network. In this episode of PsychArmor’s Behind the Mission podcast, Dr. Borah…
Pandemic Peer Support: Adaptations to the Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group Program
Reflecting on V‑SRG’s pandemic pivot, online groups preserved safety and connection while broadening reach to rural and remote spouses. Insights include addressing tech barriers, providing training/resources, and designing resilient, accessible peer support.
The Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Center of Inquiry—Suicide Prevention Collaborative: Creating Novel Approaches to Suicide Prevention Among Veterans Receiving Community Services
This study presents the VA Patient Safety Center of Inquiry—Suicide Prevention Collaborative, a community-based model that links VHA and local partners to reach veterans outside VHA care. It piloted evidence-based interventions, trained 300+, and produced an implementation toolkit.
University of Texas at Austin Ranked as Texas’s Best College for Veterans
KXAN (Nov 2021) | Kelsey Thompson AUSTIN (KXAN) —The University of Texas at Austin is Texas’s best higher education institution for veterans, according to a ranking released by the U.S. & World News Report Monday. The ranking follows a Sept. 23 recognition…
White House Plan for Suicide Prevention Must Involve Communities
The Hill (Nov 2021) | Elisa Borah We have lost 65,000 veterans to suicide since 2010 — more than the number of our troops killed in Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. The Department of Veterans Affairs has been addressing veteran suicide relentlessly, and…
Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury: M.O.M to the Rescue
Florida Atlantic University: NEWS DESK (Nov 2021) | Gisele Galoustain Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an invisible wound of war and a signature injury of military troops. About 30 percent of those who have served in recent conflicts have suffered…
UT Austin Ranked Best Texas School for Veterans, Wins Gold Award from Texas Veterans Commission
UT NEWS (Nov 2021) AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin is the No. 1 school for veterans in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report, and was recently honored with a gold medal designation from the…
Evaluation of a Military Informed Care Training with Private Sector Healthcare Providers
This evaluation of Military‑Informed Care training for private‑sector clinicians analyzes outcomes using the AMCC. Results show significant gains in military cultural knowledge and attitudes, with 91.4% planning practice changes—guidance for systems aiming to improve veteran care outside the VA.
The Effects of Interpersonal Support on Treatment Outcomes Using Cognitive Processing Therapy
This randomized study of 322 active duty service members tests how interpersonal support relates to PTSD symptom change in Cognitive Processing Therapy. Findings show social support as a critical factor across group and individual CPT, informing family‑centered and skills‑based approaches.