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Transcranial Magnetic Therapy
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Transcranial Magnetic Therapy
Did you know? Transcranial Magnetic Therapy is a treatment for major depressive disorder. To Find a VA TMS Clinic Near You and to
Sierra-Pacific MIRECC
Improving the clinical care of Veterans with dementia and mental health disorders through development of innovative clinical, research, and educational programs.
Overview
The, Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers (MIRECCs) were established by Congress in 1997 with the goal of bringing best practices in mental health care into the clinical settings of the VA. The MIRECCs conduct research, produce clinical educational programs and products that enhance clinical treatment to veterans. Our center was established in 1998 and is the only one oriented towards geriatric psychiatry and psychology.
Our Mission
The mission of the Sierra Pacific MIRECC is to build an integrated system of clinical, research, and educational efforts designed to improve VA care for aging Veterans with dementia and mental health comorbidities. Veterans’ military experience and lifestyle substantially increase their vulnerability for dementia for many reasons. Our approach to this is to identify relevant non-modifiable and modifiable dementia risk factors to develop and implement novel countermeasures to reduce dementia risk.
