Deployment Psychology Blog

Staff Perspective: Answering the Call to Serve in the Military

By Timothy Rogers  on 11.12.2019 9:04 am
Timothy Rogers, Psy.D.

In the midst of application season, I find myself reviewing various applications from students who are interested in becoming active duty psychologists. For some, it is part of family legacy of service to our country. For others, they have had mentors who have encouraged them to use their talents and skills to help our active duty, reserve, guard, and veteran populations; they discover a passion for serving military populations. Whatever the reasons, they have completed a rigorous application process that makes me reflect on my own personal journey

By the Numbers: 9 December 2019

By Shirl Kennedy  on 09.12.2019 12:22 pm

~2,800

The number of Service members who "suffered illnesses from dehydration to heat stroke last year" due to high temperatures, according to a recent article in Military Times -- How rising temps could cause even more heat casualties at military bases. The article, reporting on a recent study, said that number "is 50 percent higher than it was five years earlier...and will only get worse as global temperatures continue to rise."

CDP News: 6 December 2019

By Christopher Adams  on 06.12.2019 11:37 am

Welcome to this week’s edition of CDP News! We like to use this space to review recent happenings in and around the Center for Deployment Psychology, while also looking ahead to upcoming events. It's December and we're heading full steam ahead into the holidays. Before we get there though, we've got plenty to talk about.

Research Update: 5 December 2019

By Shirl Kennedy  on 05.12.2019 12:16 pm

The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:

● Economic Evaluation of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Treatment as Usual for Suicidal US Army Soldiers.
● Longitudinal associations in the direction and prediction of PTSD symptoms and romantic relationship impairment over one year in post 9/11 veterans: A comparison of theories and exploration of potential gender differences.
● Long-term Outcomes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety-Related Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
● Feasibility of Resistance Exercise for Posttraumatic Stress and Anxiety Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.

Staff Perspective: Military. Friends-Giving. Family.

By Kimberly Copeland  on 04.12.2019 9:47 am
Kimberly Copeland, Psy.D.

On Thanksgiving Eve, I spent much of the day asking and hearing about other folk’s plans for Friends-Giving, ranging from the traditional turkey potluck to movie and shrimp scampi at a designated friend’s home. Whatever the plans, they are sure to include the camaraderie of friends – old and new – and a really good meal. This just goes to show you how military friends can create an impromptu family.

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