VISN 20 Northwest MIRECC - Research

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

MIRECC Centers

Major Research Areas:

PTSD Research

Integrating Smoking Cessation into Mental Health Care for PTSD
The Effects of Prazosin for Alcohol Dependence
Prazosin for Combat Trauma PTSD
Taking Charge: Self Defense and Personal Safety Training for Female Veterans with PTSD because of Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Behavioral Activation Therapy in the Treatment of PTSD

Schizophrenia Research

Examining the Hereditability and Genetics of Schizophrenia

mTBI Research

Neuroimaging and Cerebrospinal Biomarkers in OIF/OEF Veterans with Blast Concussion mTBI and Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms

Other Research Studies

Prazosin for Agitation/Aggression in Alzheimer’s Disease
Seeking Better Understanding of Completed Suicide in Veterans

This website is for educational purposes only. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Facilities Locator & Directory.

The VA has founded the Veteran's Crisis Line to ensure Veterans in crisis have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Veterans can call the Crisis Line number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), and press "1" to be routed to the Veterans Crisis Line; you can also visit their website for more information.

Contact the National MIRECC Education Group at mireccinfo@va.gov with questions about the MIRECC program or educational products.

Contact joe.huggins@va.gov with technical problems and errors on this web site.