Deployment Psychology Blog

By the Numbers: 26 October 2020

40%+

The percentage of U.S. Veterans with a lifetime history of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to an article published online before print in The Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse -- Current drinking patterns in US veterans with a lifetime history of alcohol use disorder: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study.

Research Update: 22 October 2020

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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: 
● Best Practices for Approaching Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
● A Systematic Review of the Self-Medication Hypothesis in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Comorbid Problematic Alcohol Use.
● The Relationship between Referral Source to Behavioral Health Treatment and Suicidal Ideation Severity among Suicidal Soldiers.

Staff Perspective: An Interview with Dr. Tom Horvath on the Current State SUD Treatment and SMART Recovery

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This week's Staff Perspective features a video recording of in-depth conversation between CDP's Dr. Jeff Mann and Dr. Tom Horvath. The two discuss the current state of SUD treatment and aspects of SMART Recover.

Research Update: 15 October 2020

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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: 
● Planning for Mental Health Needs During COVID-19.
● Gender differences in the development of suicidal behavior among United States military veterans: A national qualitative study.
● Training During a Pandemic: Successes, Challenges, and Practical Guidance From a Virtual Facilitated Learning Collaborative Training Program for Written Exposure Therapy.

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