3x
The factor by which younger veterans were more likely to screen positive for PTSD compared to older veterans, according to an article in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry -- Identifying Factors Linked to a Higher Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Younger US Military Veterans.
I saw technology grow by leaps and bounds while growing up. Aside from my dislike of social media, I've never felt that I had an aversion to technology - that is until AI came around. Maybe it's from watching one too many dystopian sci-fi movies, but AI just makes me uncomfortable. So I tried to delay using AI as long as possible, but the more USU talked about its benefits, and with some very strong encouragement from my supervisor, I begrudgingly began trying to use Google Gemini
1000
The number of military children who are diagnosed with autism each month, according to a Military Times story -- Experts debunk DOD claim about autism therapy, demand its availability.
The field of psychology—and more importantly, generations of veterans and service members—lost a remarkable advocate, mentor, and innovator with the passing of Dr. Walter Erich Penk, Jr. His career spanned more than six decades, and his contributions to military and veteran psychology fundamentally reshaped how we understand, treat, and support those living with trauma and mental illness.
6%
The percentage of all psychologists in the United States who are employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, according an opinion column in the JAMA Health Forum -- The Future of the VA—The Privatization Debate.