Season 6 is a wrap, and we’ve got your six. 12 episodes packed with real talk, practical tools, and just enough nerdy clinical joy to keep you learning (and laughing) along the way. Practical for Your Practice delivers insights you can actually use. All episodes now streaming.

As more service members receive behavioral health care from @tricare -contracted civilian providers, the question of how readiness is assessed outside the military system has never been more important. Join CDP on July 9, 12–1:30 ET for a live Zoom event. deploymentpsych.org/CDPP-9-July-20…

"Before we dive into the world of trendy self-help books & motivational countdowns, let’s pay respects to the ancestors of behavioral science. Thorndike (1911) showed us that actions followed by rewards get repeated..." Read the full blog. deploymentpsych.org/blog/staff-per…

Even though Season 6 has concluded, we're still reflecting on who's got our six.  And of course we would be remiss to not mention our #1 fan and listener.... Kevin's mom!  This well-traveled lady listens to episodes on her smartwatch while zooming around on the elliptical.  :)

"Over the last year, I’ve been involved in a research project that looks at the effect of regular consultation on a therapist's skill in delivering treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia." Read the blog. deploymentpsych.org/blog/staff-per…

The DoD Child Collaboration Study team is pleased to announce its second Military Children and Families Conference on August 14, 2025, themed "Bridging the Gap: Behavioral Health Innovations Supporting Military Kids & Families." Registration is OPEN. deploymentpsych.ce21.com/item/2025-brid…

📷 We’re planning Season 7 of Practical for Your Practice... and we want to hear from YOU! What topics are you craving more of? Who's on your mental health dream guest list? Got a research-to-practice question that keeps you up at night? Drop your ideas. speakpipe.com/cdpp4p

Ready to expand your trauma-informed practice? Join us Aug 27 for EMDR Essentials - a comprehensive introduction to this evidence-based therapy. Special focus on military/veteran applications. 12-1:30pm ET via Zoom. deploymentpsych.org/CDPP-27-Aug-25 #EMDR #traumatherapy

Big news! CDP has finished Phase 1 data collection for the SLED study (Sleep Education for the Marine Corps). This vital data is now informing Phase 2 interventions with the I-MEF. Stay tuned! #MarineCorps #SleepHealth #BehavioralHealth #Sleep #Research

"Life as a military spouse is synonymous with frequent moves, starting over, and re-establishing connections." Read the full blog, "Staff Perspective: “Do you have children?” The Milspouse Elephant in the Room" by Heather Tompkins. deploymentpsych.org/blog/staff-per…

CDP is excited to participate in this year's MHSRS! Our team will be presenting two podium presentations and five posters on our recent research efforts and dissemination work. We hope to see you next month in Kissimmee, Florida! #MHSRS2025 #WeAreHJF #MilMed #CDPatMHSRS

We invite you to join Ukrainian colleagues for a focused discussion of important combat-related mental health issues this Friday, 25 July from 11am-12:30pm ET. The guest presenter is Major General Vladyslav Klochkov. For more info, contact Jim Martin at [email protected].

We're working behind the scenes, meticulously planning for another fantastic season of Practical For Your Practice podcast. Stay tuned to find out what's in the box...  Coming soon! #practicalforyourpractice #militarymentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #behavioralhealth

"Behavioral health providers are crucial in combating the stigma that prevents service members from seeking mental health care." Read the full blog, "Staff Perspective: Language that Heals, Not Harms" by Annie Layden." deploymentpsych.org/blog/staff-per…

SBHP wrapped up summer with Tier Two training at The Ohio State University! Huge thanks to the Ohio SBHP team, Ohio ARNG BH team, and OSU for making this workshop on Military Service-Related Behavioral Health Challenges possible.

We just wrapped up the 2025 Pathways to Military Behavioral Health Careers: The Summer Institute at USU! 55 psychology and social work students explored military culture, learned from experienced active duty mental health professionals, and connected with peers.

Mental health stigma remains one of the most persistent barriers to care for service members. It operates at multiple levels—internally, socially, and institutionally—limiting help-seeking behavior and impacting readiness and relationships. Read the blog. deploymentpsych.org/blog/staff-per…

Meet the CDP Research Team. Learn more about them on LinkedIn: Maegan - linkedin.com/in/maegan-paxt… Jaime - linkedin.com/in/jaimerodden/ Ariana - linkedin.com/in/ariana-bazz… Linda - linkedin.com/in/linda-thomp… Sebastian - linkedin.com/in/sebastian-p…

Join Dr. Linda Thompson, CDP postdoc, and the DREAMSS team as she shares the methodology behind our pilot study. DREAMSS seeks to examine the day-to-day effects of sleep on suicide ideation in Veterans. Today at 17:00 in Sun A at MHSRS. #MHSRS2025 #WeAreHJF #MilMed

Interested to hear about the exciting efforts at CDP? Stop by the HJF booth (#512) at MHSRS in Kissimmee, Florida tomorrow morning at 1000 to learn more! #MHSRS2025 #WeAreHJF #MilMed