Veteran-Clinician Collaboration for Mental Health Issues

Enhancing Veteran-Clinical Collaboration in VA PRRCs

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Schizophrenia Schizoaffective Disorder Delusional Disorder Bipolar Disorder Major Depressive Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
119 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for veterans with serious mental illnesses to join a group program that helps them work better with their treatment teams. Participants will need to agree to have some of their appointments recorded.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a veteran receiving mental health services at a VA facility.
  • I have a serious mental illness diagnosed in the past year.
  • I can speak and read English well.
  • I agree to have some of my treatment appointments recorded.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a primary substance use disorder or a neurological disorder.
  • My clinician believes I am at high risk for worsening my symptoms or having suicidal thoughts.
  • I have a history of violence that my clinician thinks is too risky to manage.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Over 60% of Veterans with serious mental illness have a service-connected disability that impairs their ability to work, go to school, and/or have successful personal lives. Although traditional treatments tend to focus on symptom remission, Veterans prioritize a range of treatment goals, including personal empowerment and gaining personally meaningful skills. Increasing Veteran-clinician collabor…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be a Veteran currently receiving Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC), Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) and/or Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) services at VA San Diego, Los Angeles, or Albuquerque (e.g., seen in the clinic i…
Contacts

Emily Treichler, PhD

(858) 552-8585

Emily.Treichler@va.gov

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