Deployment Psychology Blog

Staff Perspective: The Opportunities and Limitations of Sleep Tracking Technology

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.

Research Update: 16 April 2026

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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?

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

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.

By the Numbers: 13 April 2026

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The number of "incidents of community hostility, harassment, or discrimination" directed at U.S. Coast Guard members or the families "from fiscal years 1998 through 2024", according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office -- Coast Guard: Additional Actions Needed to Address Reports of Community Discrimination Against Service Members.

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