Making sure our work benefits Veterans is why we do what we do, but we can't be top-down about it. To be truly successful, we need Veterans' engagement. Hear directly from one Vet what it means to have a seat at the table in VA research. @VAResearch
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In order to create systemic change, we need more than small projects.
#SocialMovement has huge potential for creating systemic change.
Imagine what would happen if we leveraged #SocialMovement & #ImpSci?
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Researchers and implementers have significant opportunities to integrate advocacy into their implementation endeavors.
This framework by @Eval_Innovation offers valuable insights into incorporating advocacy into your work.
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The research-practice gap is not just be a communication issue, but also a problem with the way research is produced and reviewed.
This paper suggests we flip the script and embrace participatory approaches for a more relevant and impactful research!
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Panelists at #ARM23 on the challenges facing the field of behavioral health.
Progress: addressing a growing mental health crisis, a willingness to talk about it, and advances in treatment rates
Challenges: stigma, insurance coverage, low rates of care overall
~70% of submitted CHOIR grants include Veteran consultants. Check out all the great work our #Veteran Engagement in #Research Group has been up to! You can find their quarterly newsletter here: https://t.co/SWHrzXWY46
#VeteranEngagement#codesign#DEI#BlackVeterans
I wonder if 211 @UnitedWay could work like 988, press 1 for Veterans and get connected to something like https://t.co/NPbSUlXJlr but a call center with navigators. Feels like there are so many sites and groups trying to fill that gap for their communities across the country.
Surgeon general lays out framework to tackle loneliness and 'mend the social fabric of our nation' - love this effort in social connection - a great prevention effort https://t.co/pvT5Fr5nsp
Do you have expert knowledge of Asian American and/or Pacific Islander Veterans? You may be eligible to participate.
Please contact Christe’An Iglesias at 720-216-4342 or [email protected]. #AsianAmerican#PacificIslander#SuicidePrevention
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Findings from this systematic review suggests we need more emphasis in our health care system on harnessing the power of family and friends to promote #MentalHealth care. @goetz_cj@endsocisolation
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About 6 minutes and 15 seconds into this the Undersecretary says “Veteran Engagement Groups”! VA’s Role in the Cancer Moonshot https://t.co/9NTTii8moa via @YouTube
Research has shown that forgiveness is linked to reduction of anxiety, depression and major psychiatric disorders, as well as fewer physical health symptoms and lower mortality rates. If forgiving others can do all that, imagine what forgiving yourself could do. #StopSuicide