Deployment Psychology Blog

Staff Perspective: The American Red Cross - Supporting America’s Military and Veteran Families

By Lisa French  on 20.11.2019 10:41 am

In October 2012, I wrote one of my very first blog entries for the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) on the topic of the American Red Cross and their support for military families. Seven years later and in honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, I want to take this opportunity to remind our readers of this very special organization and the great work that the American Red Cross carries out daily in support of America’s military and Veteran families.

Research Update: 14 November 2019

By Shirl Kennedy  on 14.11.2019 4:19 pm

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

● Treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in patients with a history of traumatic brain injury: A systematic review.
● Symptom severity impacts sympathetic dysregulation and inflammation in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
● Mortality Among Veterans with Major Mental Illnesses Seen in Primary Care: Results of a National Study of Veteran Deaths.
● Understanding Cultural Humility Through the Lens of a Military Culture.

Staff Perspective: Observations on the Ever-Changing Military Family Life

By April Thompson  on 13.11.2019 1:30 pm
April Thompson, LCSW

I have been a Navy spouse for over twenty years. During that time, I have witnessed first-hand the changes experienced by military families in many aspects of their lives. While military families will always experience certain normative stressors, the tools they have to navigate these stressors is ever-changing. Experiences such as moving, frequent separations, deployment, and awareness of risks involved in military service are a common thread among families. However, the way these normative stressors are experienced, understood, and addressed continues to evolve.

Research Update: 7 November 2019

By Shirl Kennedy  on 07.11.2019 10:57 am

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

● PTSD Monthly Update -- PTSD and Sleep: Rest Easier with Treatment
● Typologies of Combat Exposure and Their Effects on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Symptoms.
● Sub-syndromal PTSD: what is important to know in military personnel and veterans?
● A Longitudinal Analysis of Tobacco Use in Younger and Older U.S. Veterans.

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