Deployment Psychology Blog

Research Update: 12 December 2019

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

  • The Associations Between Physical and Psychological Symptoms and Traumatic Military Deployment Exposures.
  • Neurocomputational Changes in Inhibitory Control Associated With Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
  • Prevention of Recurrence After Recovery From a Major Depressive Episode With Antidepressant Medication Alone or in Combination With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial.

Staff Perspective: Answering the Call to Serve in the Military

Timothy Rogers, Psy.D.

In the midst of application season, I find myself reviewing various applications from students who are interested in becoming active duty psychologists. For some, it is part of family legacy of service to our country. For others, they have had mentors who have encouraged them to use their talents and skills to help our active duty, reserve, guard, and veteran populations; they discover a passion for serving military populations. Whatever the reasons, they have completed a rigorous application process that makes me reflect on my own personal journey

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