Deployment Psychology Blog

Research Update: 26 February 2026

By Shirl Kennedy  on 26.02.2026 4:19 pm
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The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Post-9/11 Veterans Military-to-Civilian Transitions: Predictors of Mental Health Symptoms Over the First 3 Years.
● Perceived betrayal moderates the effects of battlefield experiences on suicidal ideation and help-seeking.
● Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Military Personnel and Veterans: The Military Suicide Prevention Intervention Research (MSPIRE) Randomized Clinical Trial.

Practically Speaking: How Are You Really Doing? Prioritizing Self-Care

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 25.02.2026 10:33 am

The world feels a bit cray-cray right now and your hosts are feeling fatigued, on edge, and crispy. We took a moment to ask, “how are you really doing?”, and didn’t allow each other to answer “fine.” It’s a challenge for many of us in the helping professions to acknowledge our own distress, make time for self-care, and accept help from others.

Research Update: 19 February 2026

By Shirl Kennedy  on 19.02.2026 10:41 am

The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● "They'll Talk About Everything Else… But Suicidal Ideation": Clinician Experiences Addressing Non-Disclosure of Suicidal Ideation Among Military- Affiliated Clients.
● Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and suicide ideation, attempt, and risk among active-duty service members and veterans: A systematic review with three meta-analyses of associations and moderators.
● Veteran suicide thoughts and attempts during the transition from military service to civilian life: Qualitative insights.

Guest Perspective: Embracing the Power Struggle: Sometimes Marital Rough Times Can Usher In Deeper Connection

By Jessica Soule  on 18.02.2026 11:59 am

In long-term relationships, there is a pattern many clinicians recognize: early infatuation and connection often give way to a period of conflict or power struggle, which — if navigated successfully — can lead to a more mature and stable form of partnership. Some relationship development models describe this process in more detail, but the core idea remains the same: if couples are to reach long-term stability and satisfaction, they often have to move through periods of turmoil rather than around them.

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