Official account of the Translational Health Research Center at Texas State University. Leading TXST health+resilience research. #THRCtxst #HEALTHresilience
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TXST's Translational Health Research Center has been awarded a new grant to strengthen volunteer-led mental health support initiatives, expanding access to services and furthering the university’s commitment to advancing community well-being.
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Help shape the future of health in Central Texas 🩺
@CommActionInc wants to hear from residents of Hays, Caldwell & Blanco Counties. Take this short survey to help guide programs, services & funding for the next 3 years.
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THRC and the Martindale Community Library collaborated on a rural impact grant and were awarded funding from the Central Texas Community Foundation. This partnership will help direct resources where they matter most! 👏 #THRCtxst #RuralHealth #TXST
We closed out the semester by recognizing our Faculty Fellows with medals of appreciation 🎉 Their collaboration and pursuit of external funding strengthen THRC’s impact on health and resilience. Grateful for all they do.
#THRCtxst #FacultyFellows #TXST #TXSTResearch
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s H+RRN Luncheon!
We were glad to host Dr. Vangelis Metsis (TXST) and Dr. Allison Ihle (UTSA) for an insightful conversation on AI in healthcare—from current applications to what’s next.
#THRCtxst #AIinHealthcare #HealthTec
Join us Nov 19, 11:30–1 at LBJ 323 for THRC’s first Health + Resilience Research Network Luncheon. Lunch provided! 🥗
Topic: AI in Healthcare Application
👉RSVP by Nov 14 (link in bio). Community welcome!
Questions: [email protected]
#THRCtxst #HealthyAging #HRRN
🌟Join us TOMORROW @ 12PM for the LAST MHCC ECHO -- Dream with Intention: Building Strong Nonprofit Partnerships for a Sustainable Future with Alice Jewell & Jennifer Nieto.
Don’t miss this inspiring close to the series!
🔗bit.ly/MHCCE
#Nonprofits #Collaboration
Today, THRC’s Dr. Melinda Villagran joined @txst President @kdamp, @AMccloskey3356, and STAR Park’s Harold Strong at State of Talent & Education 2025 where leaders tackled the question: How do we prepare today’s workforce for tomorrow?
#TXST #thrcTXST #WorkforceDevelopment
Dream with Intention: Building Strong Nonprofit Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
Join us🗓️Tues, Oct. 21 |⏰12 PM
Learn how collaboration & strategic partnerships can drive impact & sustainability with Alice Jewell (McKenna Foundation) & Jennifer Nieto (Hill Country MHDD).
Mental health is essential to resilient communities.
THRC researchers are tackling:
✔️ Substance use and suicidality
✔️ Veteran mental health
✔️ Access to care
✔️ Access to data and visualization tools
Connecting research to real-world impact.
#WorldMentalHealthDays #TXSTResearch
🚨Happening Tomorrow!
THRC’s first Health + Resilience Research Network Luncheon of the semester!
📅Oct 8 |🕚 11:30 AM–1 PM |📍LBJ Student Center 323
Don’t miss “Connecting Research to Community: Healthy Aging in Older Adults” w/ Dr. Carmen Westerberg & Clay DeStefano.
🎙️New Texas Mind Exchange!
Clarena Tobon shares her journey as a suicide loss survivor, the power of peer support, & a new app to strengthen client–thereapist relationships.
🎥Watch now: youtu.be/1ZmnsW_g6xg?si=a2L7…
#THRCTxState #MentalHealth
Join us Oct 8, 11:30–1 at LBJ 323 for THRC’s first H+R Research Network Luncheon. Lunch provided!🥗
Topic: Healthy Aging in Older Adults w/ Dr. Carmen Westerberg + Clay Destefano.
👉RSVP by Oct 3 (link in bio). Community welcome! Questions: [email protected]
#THRCtxst
It's #InternationalPodcastDay!
We’d like to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible–our incredible guests, production team, and supporters. THANK YOU!
Our next episode of Texas Mind Exchange drops 10/2, featuring #mentalhealth advocate Clarena Tobon.
#THRCtxst #TXST
Now in its 4th year, the Faculty Fellows Program reaches a milestone!
🎉 Dr. Eduardo Perez is THRC’s 1st Faculty Fellow in Residence, leading a cross-disciplinary project to build flood forecasting tools that protect Hays County & boost resilience.
#THRCtxst
🎙️On Texas Mind Exchange, THRC Exec. Director Dr. Melinda Villagran shares how AI could predict who needs prevention services, why accessible data matters, & how THRC drives impact from partnerships to innovation. 🌟
Tune in: youtu.be/uC-jXncZsU8
#thrcTXST #TexasMindExchange
🌟 Today, we celebrate our Certified Research Administrator®, Jessica Schneider! Her expertise in research & grants fuels THRC’s success—guiding development, streamlining operations & turning ideas into action.
Thank you, Jessica!
#ResearchAdministratorDay #THRCtxst
ALT A headshot of Jessica Schneider.
📢Join us Oct 8 (11:30–1) for THRC’s Health + Resilience Research Network Luncheon!
Topic: Connecting Research to Community: Healthy Aging in Older Adults👵👴
Speakers: Dr. Carmen Westerberg + Clay DeStefano
📍LBJSC 323 | Lunch included
👉RSVP by Oct 3: healthresearch.txst.edu/thrc…
