Deployment Psychology Blog

By the Numbers: 9 January 2023

By Shirl Kennedy  on 09.01.2023 2:50 pm

5.7%

The percentage of "a national cohort of veterans using VA healthcare from October 2016–September 2019" who were using "eleven VA-covered therapies: chiropractic care, acupuncture, Battlefield Acupuncture, biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, massage therapy, meditation, Tai Chi/Qigong, and yoga" by 2019, according to a recently published study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine -- We Built it, But Did They Come: Veterans’ Use of VA Healthcare System-Provided Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches.

Staff Perspective: A Look Back at 2022

By Christopher Adams  on 04.01.2023 4:31 pm
Chris Adams

Before we dive headlong into the new year, we're going to take a quick look back at some of the highlights of the blog from the previous year. In this week's entry, we'll be showcasing one post from each month by various CDP staff and faculty members from throughout the year. We hope you'll take a walk through 2022 before joining us for 2023!

By the Numbers: 19 December 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 19.12.2022 7:18 pm

9.6%

The percentage of active duty military personnel who had a behavioral health disorder in 2021, according to the recently released report - DOD Health of the Force 2021. Adjustment disorder was the most common BH disorder among both male and female AC Service members. The prevalence of BH disorders increased 10% between 2020 and 2021.

Research Update: 15 December 2022

By Shirl Kennedy  on 15.12.2022 1:44 pm
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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: 
● The Heterogeneity of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in DSM-5.
● Insomnia, depression, and anxiety symptoms interact and individually impact functioning: A network and relative importance analysis in the context of insomnia.
● Gender-based Analysis of the Correlates of Hazardous and Binge Drinking among Canadian Active Duty Military Personnel.

Staff Perspective: Exploring a Career as a Military Psychologist - The Clients

By Elizabeth Parins  on 14.12.2022 10:48 am
Dr. Libby Parins

I want to take a moment to discuss one of the biggest joys of being a military psychologist, the clients. To do this, I will answer a question I’m periodically asked:
What do you like about working with military members?
A complete answer would take much more time and space than I have here, but I can summarize it in five major categories.

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