MIRECC / CoE
VISN 22 Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health – CESAMH
About CESAMH
The Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health (CESAMH), located within the VA San Diego Healthcare System, addresses the needs of Veterans with specialized and coordinated clinical, research, and educational efforts.
The VA CESAMH team brings expertise in all of these areas to collaboratively address issues related to PTSD and TBI.
Vision, Mission, and Goals
VISION:
CESAMH develops and evaluates innovative treatments for Veterans affected by traumatic events and brain injuries. We support recovery for the whole Veteran, including quality of life, relationships, employment, and mind/body connection.
MISSION:
To optimize the well-being and functioning of Veterans, CESAMH conducts integrated neurobiological and psychosocial science to develop, evaluate, and disseminate treatment for trauma-related conditions.
GOALS:
- CONDUCT basic research into the neural mechanisms of trauma-related behavioral problems in order to develop and test novel preventive and treatment targets and strategies.
- UNDERSTAND and quantify the neurobiological and psychophysiological mechanisms of symptom change and indicators of treatment response for trauma-related conditions.
- EXAMINE the acceptability, appropriateness and effectiveness of interventions for PTSD, TBI and common comorbidities.
- PROVIDE education and training to multiple stakeholders.
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Contact Information
CESAMH
VASDHS
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161