The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● A Qualitative Preliminary Study of Ukrainian Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Service Member's Mental Health Since the Russian Invasion.
● Confronting the Mental Health Challenges of Large-Scale Combat Operations.
● Sex differences in treatment outcomes among U.S. service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD.
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.
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The prevalence of "diagnosed mental health conditions" in active duty servicewomen "from 1 year prior to pregnancy through 1 year postpartum," according to an article in the Defense Health Agency publication, Medical Surveillance Monthly Report -- Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Among U.S. Active Component Service Women, 2016–2022.
The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● A View Through the Scope of a Uniformed Clinical Psychology Pre-Doctoral Intern: How to Build Military Mental Health Dispositional Competency as a Trainee.
● Military Life Factors Associated with Educational Attainment Among Military Spouses.
● A Research Note: Is There a Civil–Military or Political Divide to How Americans Describe the U.S. Military?
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.