Deployment Psychology Blog

Staff Perspective: Recognition of Moral Injury

By Laura Copland  on 02.09.2015 12:10 pm

Regardless of the topic on which I am presenting, if I have a bit of time at the end, I always speak briefly about the concept of moral injury.  It’s heartening to see that clinicians are becoming familiar with this important issue and that it resonates deeply on a professional and personal level.  For those to whom this is a “new” idea, it’s amazing to see that “ah-ha” moment as they consider past and current patients, family members and, yes, even themselves in light of this concept. 

By the Numbers - Aug. 31, 2015

By Shirl Kennedy  on 31.08.2015 1:04 pm

15.9% 
and 
26.2%

The percentages of clients who drop out of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) during pretreatment and treatment, respectively, according to an article recently published online in the Journal of Clinical & Consulting Psychology -- Meta-Analysis of Dropout From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Magnitude, Timing, and Moderators.

CDP News: Aug. 28, 2015

By Christopher Adams  on 28.08.2015 12:59 pm

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. Summer may be getting ready to wrap up, but we’ve still got lots on our schedule before the end of the season.

Research Update: Aug. 27, 2015

By Shirl Kennedy  on 27.08.2015 1:21 pm

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:

● Meta-Analysis of Dropout From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Magnitude, Timing, and Moderators. 
● Comparative effectiveness of psychological treatments for depressive disorders in primary care: network meta-analysis. 

Staff Perspective: Article Review - Combined PTSD and Depressive Symptoms Interact with Post Deployment Social Support to Predict Suicidal Ideation in OEF and OIF Veterans

By Regina Shillinglaw  on 26.08.2015 1:11 pm

In recent years, with the rising rate of suicide among Service members (SM) and Veterans, much attention has been given to factors that contribute to suicide in this population.  The authors note that many returning SM experience psychological problems that are known to be associated with higher suicide risk.

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