Deployment Psychology Blog

Research Update: 13 December 2018

By Shirl Kennedy  on 13.12.2018 11:23 am
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Efficacy of Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Sertraline Hydrochloride, and Their Combination Among Combat Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
● Predicting suicide attempts among soldiers who deny suicidal ideation in the Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers (Army STARRS).
● Trends in Serious Psychological Distress and Outpatient Mental Health Care of US Adults.

Staff Perspective: Becoming an Active Duty Behavioral Health Provider – An Unpreparable Journey

By Debra Nofziger  on 12.12.2018 1:42 pm

Becoming a Military Psychologist is a journey.  Regardless of how prepared someone thinks they are, shifting to a life inside the military culture will be somewhat of a shock.  Frequently, students deciding whether or not to take this step ask what they need to do to be “best prepared.”  In my opinion and experience, the best answer is “be relaxed, and ready for anything.

CDP News: 7 December 2018

By Christopher Adams  on 07.12.2018 2:26 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. December is well underway, and the holidays are just around the corner.

Research Update: 6 December 2018

By Shirl Kennedy  on 06.12.2018 11:16 am
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Anniversaries of Traumatic Events, PTSD Monthly Update - November 2018
● Which Patients Initiate Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure in Department of Veterans Affairs PTSD Clinics?
● Treating PTSD in active duty service members using cognitive processing therapy or prolonged exposure therapy: Examining everyday practice at a military outpatient clinic.

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