Deployment Psychology Blog

December 6, 2012: Research Update

By Shirl Kennedy  on 06.12.2012 3:15 pm
The CDP's weekly research update contains the latest news, journal articles and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
• Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Differences in Standards and Practice between Licensed and Board-Certified Psychologists.
• Distinguishing between treatment efficacy and effectiveness in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Implications for contentious therapies.

By the Numbers - December 3, 2012

By Shirl Kennedy  on 03.12.2012 2:48 pm

247,243
and
834,463

The first is the number of OEF/OIF/OND Veterans seen for potential PTSD at VHA  facilities following their return from Iraq or Afghanistan, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs' most current release of its quarterly Report on VA Facility Specific Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) Veterans Coded with Potential PTSD (PDF). The report includes cumulative data from 1st Qtr FY 2002 through 3rd Qtr FY 2012 (October 1, 2001 – June 30, 2012).

November 30, 2012: CDP News

By Christopher Adams  on 30.11.2012 1:49 pm

Before we wrap up the week and the month here, we've got the latest happenings here in today's CDP News entry. It was a relatively slow week as we ramp up for next week's events, but we still managed to spend a few days down in Portsmouth, VA for a a training session. Next week will be a big one however, as we'll have multiple events around the country.

November 29, 2012: Research Update

By Shirl Kennedy  on 29.11.2012 1:47 pm
The CDP's weekly research update contains the latest news, journal articles and useful links from around the web. Some of this week's topics include:
• Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) for Suicidality in Military Populations.
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Among U.S. Military Health Care Professionals Deployed in Support of Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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