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Shannon Wiltsey Stirman is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and a psychologist at the National Center for PTSD's Dissemination Training Division. Her research primarily focuses on implementation science, particularly in the areas of training, fidelity, adaptation, and sustainment of evidence-based treatments for PTSD, depression, and suicide prevention. She co-directs the Center for Responsible Effective AI Technology Enhancement in PTSD Treatment (CREATE) and has contributed to several innovative projects aimed at enhancing mental health interventions, particularly using technology to increase access to these treatments. Her work has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Mid-Career Innovator Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in 2018. Stirman's research has been extensively funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the VA's Quality Enhancement Research Initiative, and various private foundations. She also engages in community service initiatives, helping individuals impacted by disasters such as the Sonoma County wildfires. Her clinical trials investigate innovative methods and strategies to improve the delivery and effectiveness of cognitive processing therapy for individuals suffering from PTSD, with a keen focus on integrating advanced methodologies and technologies into mental healthcare.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
National Center for PTSD • Palo Alto, CA
Oversaw the Dissemination Training Division, focusing on implementing evidence-based interventions for PTSD.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.