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Derrecka Boykin

Boykin

Derrecka Boykin

Research Health Scientist

Email

dboykin@bcm.edu

Positions

Research Health Scientist
Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety
South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas, United States
Assistant Professor
Psychiatry & Behav Sciences
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ of Medicine
Houston, TX, US

Education

BS from University of Pittsburgh
05/2010 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Psychology
PhD from Northern Illinois University
08/2018 - DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Clinical Psychology

Certifications

Licensed Psychologist
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Professional Interests

  • Improving patient care and experience
  • Improving mental health care delivery
  • Partnered and patient-centered research
  • Trauma-informed care and research

Professional Statement

Dr. Boykin is a clinical psychologist and mental health services researcher interested in improving patient experiences and mental health care delivery in partnership with patients, their families, and health care systems. She is also passionate about advancing trauma-informed care and research practices, especially for survivors of sexual violence.

Websites

Selected Publications

  • Poleshuck, E., Johnson, E., Boykin, D., Davis, A., Funderburk, J., Hundt, N., Cerulli, C., & Possemato, K.. " " Psychol Serv. 2024 ;
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  • Boykin, D. M., Smith, T. L., Rodrigues, M., Embree, J., Woods, K., Chaison, A. D., Rakel, B., & Dindo, L.. " " Transl Behav Med. 2024 ;
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  • Dindo, L., Chaison, A., Rodrigues, M., Woods, K., Mark, A., & Boykin, D. M.. " " Contemp Clin Trials. 2023 ; 34
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  • Boykin, D. M., Wray, L., Funderburk, J., Holliday, S., Kunik, M., Kauth, M. R., Fletcher, T., Mignogna, J., Roberson, R., & Cully, J. A. " " J Clin Transl Sci. 2022 ; 6 (e95) : 1-7.
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Funding

Understanding Community-based Mental ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ for Rural Veterans with Military Sexual Trauma
#CDA 20-261
$672,529.00   (04/01/2022 - 03/31/2027)
Grant funding from VHA Health Systems Research
This study seeks to understand and develop a plan to address gaps in access and quality of VA-purchased community-based mental health care for rural veterans with military sexual trauma.

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