Deployment Psychology Blog

Research Update: 18 August 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 18.08.2022 9:28 am
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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: 
● Moral injury among U.S. combat veterans with and without PTSD and depression.
● The association of self-reported romantic relationship satisfaction and anhedonia symptoms secondary to posttraumatic stress among trauma-exposed male service members/veterans.
● Lifetime trauma exposure profiles and alcohol use over time among U.S. Reserve and National Guard soldiers.

Staff Perspective: Moral Injury and Society – “Thank you for your service.”

By Jeffrey Mann  on 17.08.2022 9:42 am

As we have looked at the concept of moral injury we have predominantly looked at it as a condition of the individual. However, every disorder exists within a social context. In this entry, I’d like to examine the role of American society in moral injury. Previously, I had discussed the treatment options that have evolved. These methods focus on the service members developing some form of peace with what had happened in a variety of ways. What I am hoping to examine is the aspects of our culture and society that may contribute to the burden that our service members bear in the prosecution of a war or conflict.

Staff Perspective: Military Response to Domestic Abuse - What Providers Need to Know

By April Thompson  on 10.08.2022 11:09 am
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Domestic abuse is an issue that impacts both military and civilian families. All behavioral health providers should, at a minimum, know how to safely ask clients about it and be aware of the resources available for use when abuse is disclosed. However, many clinical providers, working both on and off military installations, report knowing very little about this topic.

Staff Perspective: Social Factors in Military Patients with PTSD

By Maegan Willing  on 03.08.2022 11:22 am

When developing a case conceptualization, we often consider the co-occurring psychological factors at play; however, we may neglect to fully consider the many social factors involved. Maercker and Horn (2013) developed a three level model of socio-interpersonal factors related to the development of PTSD, which can be useful when forming a case conceptualization. The first level considers social affective changes and encompasses factors such as shame, guilt, anger, and revenge. The second level examines close social relationships including social support, and the third level includes distant social contexts such as one’s culture.

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