Elisa Borah, PhD

Elisa Borah, PhD

The Institute is part of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, UT Austin.

The Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness conducts research and evaluation of programs designed to support service members, veterans and their families.

To Save The Science Poster, Researchers Want To Kill It And Start Over 12/06/2019

This seems like a much needed change to poster sessions.

To Save The Science Poster, Researchers Want To Kill It And Start Over Scientists often share their latest research on posters displayed at big conferences. Posters are a long-standing tradition, but one reformer says they're mostly terrible and need to change.

29/04/2019

Let us know what you think!

Hello Veteran Spouses and Partners: The Veteran Spouse Network has just launched a new website and we would love for you to check it out!

We are looking for more spouses to join our network to help craft the future direction of the VSN. This is your network, and we can't do it without you!

We are also looking for spouses to serve as VSN Region Leaders in their community to host events, and connect spouses to local resources!

For more information on how you can get involved, please visit our website: http://sites.utexas.edu/vsn/

04/04/2019

One of our great veteran programs at UT. We are filling groups for Couples PTSD treatment. Please share!

06/12/2018

Hi Everyone, this is our last big push. Thank you for all the donations you have made. If you still want to help, please use the link below! Thanks so much for your support!

Veteran Couples Connect Program 27/11/2018

Please consider supporting one of my UT projects, Veteran Couples Connect, on Giving Tuesday. Please see video below. Thanks for your support! Please share.

https://www.facebook.com/1075453558/posts/10214824321376344/

Veteran Couples Connect Program Help HornRaiser raise $15,000 for the project: Veteran Couples Connect Program. Your gift will make a difference!

New veteran couples counseling program accepting donations - The Daily Texan 15/11/2018

New veteran couples counseling program accepting donations - The Daily Texan The Veteran Couples Connect program is hosted by the UT Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness and has currently raised $2,415 of its $15,000 goal on HornRaiser to support the program.

Community Forum: Rebuilding Health & Well-Being After Trauma 07/11/2018

Proud to be part of this panel of women speaking on trauma and best practices for promoting recovery for patients and clients.

Community Forum: Rebuilding Health & Well-Being After Trauma Trauma impacts all of us – directly and indirectly. Whether it comes in the wake of hurricanes, gun violence, war or child abuse, individuals and our greater community can be profoundly affected. When

09/02/2018

Great summit on SMs prepping for transition. Main recommendation is to engage spouses!

02/02/2018

I like to support veteran spouses and their families. At UT, we host the Veteran Spouse Network. Have you seen our page? https://www.facebook.com/VeteranSpouseNetwork/

Veteran Spouse Network The VSN facilitates a network of support for military and veteran spouses and families.

02/02/2018

Hi, Welcome to my new page! I created this as a place to share information, resources, and events related to my work in social work research, whether addressing military, veterans and their families, or mental health improvements for kids and adults. Feel free to post anything you would like me to share about your work!

Institute Purpose

The institute focuses on three key areas:


  • Research on practices and programs intended to help service members, veterans and their families.

  • Training & Graduate Education that equips professionals with knowledge and skills in evidence-based practices that are effective with service members, veterans and their families.

  • Community Collaboration that strengthens partnerships among researchers and community-based service providers, and gains input from all stakeholders in military and veteran communities.