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Campaña Afgana 2001- , Lesiones Encefálicas/psicología , Trastornos de Combate/psicología , Familia/psicología , Guerra de Irak 2003-2011 , Personal Militar/psicología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/psicología , Lesiones Encefálicas/epidemiología , Trastornos de Combate/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Humanos , Personal Militar/estadística & datos numéricos , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/epidemiología , Suicidio/psicología , Suicidio/estadística & datos numéricos , Intento de Suicidio/psicología , Intento de Suicidio/estadística & datos numéricosRESUMEN
The Special Issue (June 2011) of the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings titled Strengthening Our Soldiers (SOS) and Their Families: Contemporary Psychological Advances Applied to Wartime Problems revealed the following important concerns: 1) Who is at risk for psychological sequelae during and following service in the U.S. military? 2) How to deliver the best treatment for our soldiers and veterans with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and Pain? 3) How to train the trainers? and 4) What are the current priorities for service delivery, research and funding? Assessment strategies and tools are provided to assist in identification of suicidal ideation and behaviors, alcohol abuse in spouses, posttraumatic stress disorders, depression, brain injuries and post-concussion syndrome, as well as positive growth experiences. Empirically validated Cognitive Processing and Prolonged Exposure treatments are described as are the empirical results already in evidence in our military populations. The innovative use of Virtual Reality and Telehealth applications is demonstrated in both army and naval settings for preparing and reducing trauma in affected soldiers. The Functional and Occupational Rehabilitation Treatment (FORT) Program and its role in returning function to injured soldiers with musculoskeletal pain and motion restrictions, while also leading to reductions of anxiety, depression and use of medical services, is described. A critique about providing service-research for children's reactions to their parent's deployments and family functioning during separation and reintegration is provided. The need for theoretical-empirical approaches to understanding pain-behavior, anxiety dysregulation as it impacts the brain function and structure is provided by experts in pain, neuropsychology, brain circuitry and anxiety management of multiple traumas. This final paper in SOS provides commentary on SOS and describes possible future implications of current psychological knowledge related to military personnel and their families.
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Campaña Afgana 2001- , Lesiones Encefálicas/psicología , Trastornos de Combate/psicología , Familia/psicología , Guerra de Irak 2003-2011 , Personal Militar/psicología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/psicología , HumanosRESUMEN
Behavioral telehealth, health informatics, organ and tissue transplantation, and genetics are among the areas that have been affected by advances in technology and medicine. These areas illustrate the opportunities and the challenges that new developments can pose to health psychologists. Each area is discussed with respect to implications for practice, research, public policy, and education and training: recommendations are provided.