Save the Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Suicide Risk Assessment Conference
Denver, CO
National Experts in Suicide and TBI will present on specific topics related to TBI, psychopathology, suicide, and executive dysfunction. Invited speakers include:
- Thomas Joiner, Ph.D.
- David Rudd, Ph.D.
- Mary Hibbard, Ph.D.
- Rose Collins, Ph.D.
For additional information please
contact:
Douglas Blankenship, RN, MA 303-393-5275
Douglas.Blankenship@va.gov
Sponsored in part by:
Mission:
The mission of the VISN 19 MIRECC is to study suicide with the goal of reducing suicidality in the veteran population. To carry out this mission members of the VISN 19 MIRECC will:
- Focus on cognitive and neurobiological underpinnings that may contribute to suicidality.
- Develop evidence-based educational and clinical materials to identify and optimally treat veterans who are suicidal.
- Provide consultation regarding assessment and treatment planning for highly suicidal veterans.
- Mentor researchers in the area of suicidology.
- Collaborate with others in the study and treatment of veterans who are at risk of suicide.
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Denver Team
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
MIRECC VISN 19
1055 Clermont Street
Denver, Colorado 80220
Phone (303-393-5275)
Fax (303-370-7519)
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| Director & Psychiatry Fellowship Director |
Lawrence Adler, MD |
| Scientific Director |
Robert Freedman, MD |
| Director Neurophysiology Laboratory |
Merilyne Waldo, PhD |
| Psychology Fellowship Director & Director of Education |
Lisa Brenner, PhD, ABPP |
| Outreach/Clinical Coordinator Director |
Pamela Staves, RN, NP |
| Research |
Laurie Woodward, B.S., R. EEG T |
| Contact |
Douglas Blankenship
303.393.5275 |
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Salt Lake City Team VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
500 Foothill
Salt Lake City, Utah 84148
Phone (801-582-1565 x 2757)
Fax (801-584-5669)
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| Acting Associate Director |
William R Marchand, MD
801-582-1565 x 2762 |
| Investigator |
Pamela Bennett, PhD |
| Investigator |
Gilbert Preston, MD |
| Program Support Assistant |
Linda Parker |
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