Deployment Psychology Blog

Highlights from the 2026 Sleep and Fatigue Management in the DoW Convening

By  on 05.06.2026 4:08 pm

On 3-4 June 2026, the Sleep and Fatigue Management in the DoW Convening Event successfully brought together 138 military stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers in a hybrid format at the HJF Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. In direct response to evolving operational requirements and GAO guidance, the summit aimed to advance cross-agency collaboration, strategically track sleep health research, and address systemic barriers to sleep and fatigue management from both an operational and leadership perspective.

Research Update: 4 June 2026

By Shirl Kennedy  on 04.06.2026 9:58 am
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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:
● Firearm Storage and Carrying Practices and Suicidal Behaviors in US Army Service Members.
● Firearm Access Among Military-Connected Youth: A Systematic Review.
● Direct comparison of reconsolidation of traumatic memories and prolonged exposure therapy: A randomized controlled trial.

Practically Speaking: The Club Nobody Wants to Join - Coping with Suicide Loss

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 03.06.2026 10:27 am

“What signs did I miss?” “Are people judging me?” “Should I even be in this field?” The suicide of a loved one triggers many thoughts and emotions in survivors. When the survivor is a mental health professional, those thoughts and emotions can be even more complicated, leading them to question their own skills and capabilities.

Staff Perspective: Same Mission. Stronger Partnerships. A New Chapter for CDP.

By William Brim  on 01.06.2026 9:42 am

On 1 June 2026, the Center for Deployment Psychology officially becomes the Consortium for Defense Psychology, continuing to use the acronym CDP while embracing a name that better reflects who we are today and where we are headed tomorrow.
While our name is evolving, our mission remains unchanged.

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