Dr. Tony Ecker

Clinical psychologist, researcher at South Central MIRECC, IQuEST, and Baylor College of Medicine. Core faculty with VA Quality Scholars. Tweets are my own.

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

@HarvardMacy @BlakeNicholsMD @SeeRenPhD @drpmacpherson @DrLaurenRoth @mgrichanik @keefer007 @chelimosheila @TomDaltonMD @SMcBrienPhD @IreneBlancoMD Addressing the multiple pieces of the puzzle to empower our scholars and faculty at @qualityscholar to make an impact in mental health quality

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Excited to be a part of this course this week!

[Harvard Macy @HarvardMacy]

#HMIAssessment starts TODAY!

Follow along, tag @HarvardMacy, and share your insights and resources!

@SeeRenPhD @PerezMcAdoo @sendelb2 @njtouma @rdblanchard1 @rissmiller_b @SadakTatiana @samara_ginzburg @TCBobcat @Samarhafida @sarahteele @seethamonrad

#MedEd #HPE #MedTwitter

[Jan Lindsay @janlindsayphd]

Who uses video #telehealth?

@Anthony_Ecker &⁩ ⁦@jhoganphd⁩ found that those with co-occurring anxiety and AUD were LESS likely to receive #virtualcare

Let’s work to reduce these disparities! @SCMirecc⁩ ⁦@IQuEStHouston⁩ ⁦@vahsrd⁩ https://t.co/CqTV00wLgi

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Context is key when working to implement #evidencebasedpsychotherapy. Loved working on this project with the @SCMirecc team!

[IQuESt @IQuEStHouston]

Factors Affecting Adoption of Coordinated Anxiety Learning and Management (CALM) in Veterans' Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinics by @Anthony_Ecker https://t.co/n37dmQ6aGz

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Check out this article in the NYT on contingency management. Loved reading about how one Veteran used their reinforcers #VAresearch #treatmentworks

This Addiction Treatment Works. Why Is It So Underused? https://t.co/17Dwe3EQOH

[Jan Lindsay @janlindsayphd]

The Importance of Video Visits in the Time of COVID‐19

We listened to patient and provider experiences on the advantages of #telehealth for #mentalhealth compared to phone calls👇👇

https://t.co/25kuaSsXdn

@IQuEStHouston @SCMirecc @vahsrd @bcmhouston @VAHouston @JRuralHealth

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Excited to hear from our fellows during oral abstracts today at #VAQSSI2020 day 2! @qualityscholar #VAQSfellows #VAQSfaculty #VAQSalumni

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Excited to share these findings- substance use rarely happens in a vacuum- screening and appropriate treatment for comorbid conditions is key. Thanks co authors and mentors! @janlindsayphd @jhoganphd @SCMirecc @IQuEStHouston https://t.co/qaB8ADnUPA

[Jan Lindsay @janlindsayphd]

Want to improve #telehealth adoption?

So do we! Our first step was to develop an implementation strategy for #mhealth MH interventions informed by #impsci & #hsrd

Check out our article (FREE) for lessons learned! #PIVOT

https://t.co/ZhW9EZQ6wW

Let us know your thoughts!

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

@UsmBar Congrats Robert! Seems like #lsuaabc and #goldenbandfromtigerland were just yesterday!

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Thanks for featuring this work @APA! This review summaries some of what we know about EBPs for co-occurring PTSD and OUD, but there is still so much to learn in this interdisciplinary endeavor. Thanks also to co author @Natalie_Hundt! @SCMirecc @IQuEStHouston

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Evidence-based treatments for PTSD and opioid use disorder have proven to be effective - but how do we treat patients suffering from both?

APA member @Anthony_Ecker explains how the comorbidity of these conditions can complicate treatment: https://t.co/l82A7Dqt0e

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Proud to have been a part of this work! Big thank you to mentors, colleagues, and Veterans who made it possible. #VAResearchWeek #cbtworks

[VA Research @VAResearch]

This year’s National #VAResearchWeek, May 13–17, is themed “The Science of Hope.” Find out about a brief psychological treatment that effectively reduced #suicidal thoughts in #Veterans with chronic illness. https://t.co/AxHDanTqqq

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

@SCMirecc @IQuEStHouston

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Proud of BCM psychology predoc intern Brent Lang presenting on substance use disorders among rural Veterans at #NRHA2019- understanding the disparities will help us make sure that evidence based treatment gets to those who need them. Great work Brent!

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Proud of postdoc fellow Dr. Boykin presenting data on home telehealth utilization among rural Veterans at #nhra2019! Great job!

[Jan Lindsay @janlindsayphd]

.@SCMirecc postdoc Dr. Derrecka Boykin at @ruralhealth #NRHA2019 sharing data that shows rural #Veterans are more likely to utilize #telehealth to home for psychotherapy visits. High satisfaction and reduced barriers! @IQuEStHouston @vahsrd #VVC

[Dan Hoffman PhD ABPP @DrDanPsych]

When your brain says, "This ALWAYS happens to me!" and you become very anxious, angry or sad to the point that you can't problem-solve. It's a classic thought trap, overgeneralization. X hasn't ALWAYS happened, and even when it did, you coped.
#TuesdayThoughts #CBTworks

[VA HSR @vahsrd]

Does a brief #CBT #psychotherapy intervention in primary care help reduce suicidal ideation? Find out in this work from our team members at @IQuEStHouston. Thanks to @janlindsayphd for sharing!

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Thanks for the shout out @janlindsayphd!

[Jan Lindsay @janlindsayphd]

Promising findings from @vahsrd study @GHP_Journal. Brief #CBT#psychotherapy in primary care may reduce suicidal ideation among high-risk #Veterans. Great work @Anthony_Ecker @Natalie_Hundt @DrTerriFletcher @IQuEStHouston @SCMirecc Next step #telehealth! https://t.co/D31Ja8WmT7

[South Central MIRECC @SCMirecc]

Our Little Rock researchers tell us about their work in #SuicidePrevention in our winter newsletter. https://t.co/2B6r35DXaF

[Dr. Tony Ecker @Anthony_Ecker]

Very excited to work with this incredible team on these projects! Love doing good work with great people @janlindsayphd @jhoganphd @SCMirecc @IQuEStHouston

[South Central MIRECC @SCMirecc]

Researchers at our Houston site received VA Office of Rural Health funding to implement and evaluate home telemental health care. Read about this work to improve #MentalHealth care for #rural Veterans in our newsletter. https://t.co/Dk1YzpEYhR