I’m a military spouse—a dependent, as we are often referred to in the military community. That word frequently comes with a sting, implying passivity, lack of contribution, and sometimes even entitlement. But my story, like many others, is much more complex than being defined by a label.
12%
The percentage of active duty military families who homeschooled a child in 2023-2024, according to the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy. In civilian families, it's 6%.
The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide: Synopsis of the 2024 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guidelines.
● Was it helpful? Treatment outcomes and practice assignment adherence and helpfulness among U.S. service members with PTSD and MDD.
● Firearms lethal means safety among Veterans: Attitudes toward involving a concerned significant other.
Complex cases… The rule? Or the exception? In this episode of Practical for Your Practice, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Brinen, who argues that complexity is often the norm when it comes to client cases. Dr. Brinen shares valuable insights on how to effectively serve clients with complex issues, emphasizing the importance of a thorough case formulation. We dive deep into how this process can lead to more effective strategies for change.
40%
The percentage of adults with chronic pain who also suffer from depression and/or anxiety, according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open -- Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Adults With Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.