Deployment Psychology Blog

By the Numbers: 16 December 2024

By Shirl Kennedy  on 16.12.2024 11:30 am

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The number of "active duty and activated National Guard or Reserve service members [who] received a documented diagnosis corresponding to gender dysphoria from January 2015 to August 2022," according to an article published online in BMC Health Services Research -- Oscillating US Department of Defense policies and medical record documentation of gender dysphoria in service members: an observational time-series analysis.

Staff Perspective: Benefits of a Military Psychology Internship

By Timothy Rogers  on 11.12.2024 2:45 pm

This blog will highlight the benefits of pursuing a military training internship based on Dr. Rogers’ experiences as a former military psychology intern, Associate Program Director of a military psychology internship, and as an American Psychological Association (APA) Commission of Accreditation Internship site visitor.

Research Update: 5 December 2024

By Shirl Kennedy  on 05.12.2024 11:30 am
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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:
● Military Spouses' Perceptions of Their Resilience.
● Ending Unequal Treatment for People With Behavioral Health Conditions. (Viewpoint)
● Cannabis Use, Use Disorder, and Workplace Absenteeism in the U.S., 2021– 2022.

Staff Perspective: Focus on Peace – An Antidote for Provider Helplessness

By Debra Nofziger  on 04.12.2024 5:28 pm
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Is it normal to feel helpless as a provider when working with people who are in ongoing traumatic situations, like war? In my opinion, absolutely yes. As providers, we are trained to help alleviate problems and suffering. But that isn’t usually possible when someone is in an ongoing situation.

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