This guide maps actionable ways to engage concerned significant others—family, caregivers, peers—in veteran suicide prevention. Based on a national convening, it outlines barriers, co‑created strategies, and tools for research and clinical integration.
This study introduces TACTICS—a targeted, context‑tailored implementation approach to increase evidence‑based psychotherapy in military behavioral health. Using a cluster‑randomized stepped‑wedge design, it addresses clinic‑specific barriers and evaluates uptake and sustainment.
UT News (Sep 2019) AUSTIN, Texas — After years of continuous war, multiple deployments and barriers to accessing targeted and effective programming, U.S. military and veteran families face a diverse set of needs, including addressing the effects of military trauma,…
KVUE (Sep 2019) | Sammy Turner AUSTIN, Texas — The Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness is a new University of Texas at Austin institute that addresses the needs of military and veteran families by evaluating, developing and implementing programs that support these…
This conceptual paper spotlights spouses’ military‑to‑civilian transition, synthesizing evidence on career, identity, health, and community impacts. It calls for tailored services, culturally competent care, and focused research to support families beyond separation.
UT News & Houston Chronicle (Nov 2016) | Elisa Borah The election of the highest number of women into the U.S. Senate is a harbinger of change to come in public policy affecting all of us. They will govern alongside…
The Conversation (May 2016) | Elisa Borah Many take time on Memorial Day to remember the Americans who have given their lives in service to our country. For veterans and their families, that sentiment of remembrance is felt year-round. Many…
Dallas News (May 2016) | Elisa Borah From Armed Forces Day to Memorial Day to Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May is a month that honors our veterans in many different ways. But we still have work to do in how we recognize…
UT News (Mar 2016) | Elisa Borah As a country, we honor our veterans in various ways. We stand when the national anthem is played, we take our hats off during the pledge of allegiance, and we recognize national holidays…
CHRON: Houston News (Sep 2015) | Elisa Borah After more than a decade at war since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, we now face an unprecedented challenge in caring for our military service members. Too often veterans’ spouses and families are…