Deployment Psychology Blog

Research Update: 19 December 2024

The weekly Research Update contains the latest news, journal articles, and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
● Clinic-Level Predictors of Psychotherapy Dosage in the Military Health System.
● Prospective Associations of Exposure to Discrimination and Alcohol Use: A National Longitudinal Study.
● Depression Treatment After a Positive Depression Screen Result.

Staff Perspective: Stepping into Insomnia Treatment - How to Find the Best Fit

If you have insomnia, you have a number of different behavioral treatment options available. These options offer effective, long-term benefits without the need for sleep aids or ongoing medication. However, you may not know where to go to look for them or which is the right fit for you. In this article, let’s unpack and compare these options to get started.

By the Numbers: 16 December 2025

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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.

Research Update: 12 December 2024

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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:
● Cognitive behavioural therapy for internalizing symptoms in LGBTQ+ people: a preliminary meta-analysis.
● The non-White standard: Racial bias in perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders.
● Shifting the gaze from racism to healing from racism: A systematic review of selected psychology journals from 1992 to 2022.

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