CDP News: May 2, 2014
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.
Deployment Psychology Blog
Research Update: May 1, 2014
The CDP's weekly research update contains the latest news, journal articles and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
- DOD Releases Suicide Event Report, Changes Reporting Methods
- Clinician’s Trauma Update (April 2014)
Staff Perspective: When There’s “No Time” for PTSD Treatment
After a recent case conference discussion with clinical psychology interns about treatment options to offer patients when the window for treatment is abbreviated, I decided to consult with my colleagues about their opinions , and summarize my findings along with my own opinion. One thing we all agreed on-for a provider, there should be no such thing as "no time" window available for PTSD treatment.
By the Numbers - Apr. 28, 2014
7.5 percent
The percentage of crimes committed by people with mental disorders that were directly attributable to their mental illness symptoms, according to a recent study published in the journal Law and Human Behavior -- How Often and How Consistently do Symptoms Directly Precede Criminal Behavior Among Offenders With Mental Illness?
CDP News: Apr. 25, 2014
Happy Friday and 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.