Deployment Psychology Blog

Research Update: 5 May 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 05.05.2022 12:50 pm
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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: 
● Trends in Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking Among US Adults With Major Depression or Substance Use Disorders, 2006-2019.
● Factors associated with remission of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in U.S. military veterans with a history of suicide attempt.
● Longitudinal associations between impulsivity and alcohol and cannabis use frequency, quantity, and problems among military veterans.

Staff Perspective: Military Spouse Employment - A Top Military Family Issue

By Lisa French  on 04.05.2022 9:38 am
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I have been a clinical psychologist for almost 20 years. Nine of those years were as an active duty Air Force (AF) psychologist. Additionally, I have been a military spouse for almost 14 years, with three of those years overlapping with my active duty service. Both roles have their own rewards as well as their own challenges. And (as you can imagine) when you combine the two, things can get a little interesting.

Research Update: 28 April 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 28.04.2022 12:49 pm
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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: 
● Comparison Between Self-compassion and Unconditional Self-acceptance: Interventions on Self-blame, Empathy, Shame-, Guilt-Proneness, and Performance.
● Trauma type as a risk factor for insomnia in a military population.
● Acute Stress Reaction in Combat: Emerging Evidence and Peer-Based Interventions.

Staff Perspective: Navigating a Blended Family and Military Service

By Christy Collette  on 27.04.2022 10:06 am

Blended families and military connected families both come with unique challenges. Combine the two and the challenges can be multiplied. When relationships end and children are involved, developing a co-parenting relationship can be challenging. Focusing on the best needs of the children can be difficult for some parents as the emotions and the hurt caused by the end of the relationship can take over.

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