Deployment Psychology Blog

Staff Perspective: Reviewing Outcomes on Self-Care Training

By Timothy Rogers  on 25.11.2020 8:09 am
Dr. Tim Rogers

In this blog, Dr. Rogers reviews current literature on self-care training methods and outcomes. The importance of practicing self-care is not only linked to higher life satisfaction and wellness outcomes, it is also considered an ethical standard for providers to prevent impairment and conduct that could adversely affect the delivery of patient care. The purpose of this blog will be to review the latest findings regarding how self-care is being trained, outcomes of such efforts, as well as provide some recommendations and resources.

Research Update: 19 November 2020

By Shirl Kennedy  on 19.11.2020 11:07 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: 
● Web-Based Training for School-Based Mentors of Military-Connected Youth: A Multi-Phase Development Study.
● Transitions in alcohol use over time: a survival analysis.
● Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Staff Perspective: Options for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Nightmares

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 18.11.2020 12:02 pm
Dr. Carin Lefkowitz

Our sleep team frequently gets asked which treatment we recommend for patients suffering with trauma-related nightmares. Our faculty members often struggle to answer this question because several promising treatments exist, but data is inconclusive when it comes to determining which one works better for whom. To help you navigate the options, I will summarize the promising treatments that are most commonly available.

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