Blog posts with the tag "Staff Perspective"

Staff Perspective: The Opportunities and Limitations of Sleep Tracking Technology

By Jaime Rodden  on 22.04.2026 10:07 am
Jaime Rodden

Wearables have become increasingly popular over the last few years, and chances are high that you own one yourself, or someone in your close circle does. In fact, over one-third of U.S. adults report using a wearable device, with significant continued growth reported annually. Wearable devices, which include smartwatches, biosensors, and activity trackers, collect physiological data to inform our understanding of health and well-being.

Staff Perspective: Caught in the Loop - Self-Treating Your Way to Worse Sleep

By Linda Thompson  on 15.04.2026 11:55 am

Although drinking alcohol can serve many purposes in everyday life, from social and to traditions, its connection with sleep often stems from underlying motivations: are we trying to cope to escape negative emotions, or are we directly seeking a shortcut to slumber? Unpacking these "whys" is essential for understanding risk-related usage patterns and their relationship with sleep health.

Staff Perspective: Beyond the Checklist - The Hidden Work of Preparing for Deployment

By Jennifer Nevers  on 08.04.2026 11:07 am

Preparing for deployment involves more than checklists—it’s a deeply personal process that impacts both service members and their families. This blog shares a firsthand perspective on the challenges of balancing professional readiness with the emotional and practical realities at home. It offers insight into how support and preparation can ease this transition.

Staff Perspective: Neurodiversity and Moral Injury - A Reflection on Meaning and Service

By Shealyn Clinger  on 01.04.2026 1:59 pm

Over the years, working with service members, veterans, and their families, I’ve learned that some forms of distress can feel confusing and overwhelming until someone finally gives them a name. For many people, moral injury is one of those experiences. Many trauma reactions are rooted in fear and survival. Moral injury is different. It occurs when what we have seen, done, or been unable to prevent conflicts with our deeply held values—our sense of what is right and who we believe ourselves to be.

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