Although drinking alcohol can serve many purposes in everyday life, from social and to traditions, its connection with sleep often stems from underlying motivations: are we trying to cope to escape negative emotions, or are we directly seeking a shortcut to slumber? Unpacking these "whys" is essential for understanding risk-related usage patterns and their relationship with sleep health.
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The number of "incidents of community hostility, harassment, or discrimination" directed at U.S. Coast Guard members or the families "from fiscal years 1998 through 2024", according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office -- Coast Guard: Additional Actions Needed to Address Reports of Community Discrimination Against Service Members.
Preparing for deployment involves more than checklists—it’s a deeply personal process that impacts both service members and their families. This blog shares a firsthand perspective on the challenges of balancing professional readiness with the emotional and practical realities at home. It offers insight into how support and preparation can ease this transition.
I “knew” Edna Foa before I met Edna Foa, as one does when the person you are talking about is as renowned, as scholarly, as influential in one’s field of study as she was and will remain even after her passing.
The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Prevention of Excess Weight Gain Among Adolescent Military-Dependents at High Risk for Obesity.
● Exploring Health Care Experiences of Military-Connected Parents of Children With Mental, Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Health Care Needs.
● Longitudinal analysis of 15-year health outcomes after combat-related lower limb amputation: A retrospective study.