Deployment Psychology Blog

By the Numbers: 30 November 2020

3.9 Million

The number of Veterans who had a mental illness and/or substance use disorder (SUD) in 2019, according to a recent report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Veteran Adults. This represents an increase of 6.5% over 2018 for both mental illness and SUD.

Staff Perspective: Reviewing Outcomes on Self-Care Training

Dr. Tim Rogers

In this blog, Dr. Rogers reviews current literature on self-care training methods and outcomes. The importance of practicing self-care is not only linked to higher life satisfaction and wellness outcomes, it is also considered an ethical standard for providers to prevent impairment and conduct that could adversely affect the delivery of patient care. The purpose of this blog will be to review the latest findings regarding how self-care is being trained, outcomes of such efforts, as well as provide some recommendations and resources.

Research Update: 19 November 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: 
● Web-Based Training for School-Based Mentors of Military-Connected Youth: A Multi-Phase Development Study.
● Transitions in alcohol use over time: a survival analysis.
● Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Staff Perspective: Options for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Nightmares

Dr. Carin Lefkowitz

Our sleep team frequently gets asked which treatment we recommend for patients suffering with trauma-related nightmares. Our faculty members often struggle to answer this question because several promising treatments exist, but data is inconclusive when it comes to determining which one works better for whom. To help you navigate the options, I will summarize the promising treatments that are most commonly available.

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