Deployment Psychology Blog

Research Update: 25 June 2020

The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include: 
● Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder via Telehealth: Practical Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
● Assessing Triggers of Posttrauma Nightmares.
● Minority Participation in Randomized Controlled Trials for Prolonged Exposure Therapy: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Staff Perspective - Around the Web: 24 June 2020

As we close out this year's PTSD Awareness Month, we wanted to take a quick look at a few relevant stories from around the web.

  • Overview of Evidence-based Practice - The Psychological Health Center for Excellent (PHCoE) offers a brief run-down of several evidence-based treatment options for PTSD, along with accompanying resources.
  • MHS Mental Health Experts Shed Light on PTSD - Three Military Health System SMEs, including CDP Executive Director Dr. Dave Riggs, discussed PTSD, treatment and programs during a media roundtable on the topic.

Research Update: 18 June 2020

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

● Communication strategies used by women to influence male partners to seek professional help for mental health problems: A qualitative study.
● Evaluating the impact of simulation-based education on clinical psychology students' confidence and clinical competence.
● It Takes a Family: How Military Spousal Laws and Policies Impact National Security.
● Handgun Ownership and Suicide in California.

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