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Resilience

Military Embedded Psychology

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on January 28, 2023

Embedded psychologists are specially trained to work with a particular military service population. They deploy and fully integrate with each service unit.

Embedded psychologists are specially trained to work with a particular military service population. They deploy and fully integrate with each service unit.

Career

Military Compensation for Psychologists Will Rise in 2023

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on December 19, 2022

The trend of increasing remuneration for psychologists continues.

The trend of increasing remuneration for psychologists continues.

Career

Thinking of Joining the Military as a Psychologist?

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on December 12, 2022

Examine some pros and cons of service in the military as a psychologist.

Examine some pros and cons of service in the military as a psychologist.

Psychology

Does It Matter If Your Psychologist Is Board-Certified?

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on November 21, 2022

The process of board certification provides the public with assurance that the psychologist has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist them.

The process of board certification provides the public with assurance that the psychologist has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist them.

Stress

Psychological Preparation for Military Boot Camp: 10 Tips

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on September 27, 2022

Boot camp is often the hardest and most rewarding experience of a young person's life. Applying these 10 tips from a psychologist can help prepare new recruits for the challenges.

Boot camp is often the hardest and most rewarding experience of a young person's life. Applying these 10 tips from a psychologist can help prepare new recruits for the challenges.

Therapy

Can a Military Service Member Get Confidential Mental Health Care?

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on September 14, 2022

What are the rules on whether a military service member can receive confidential mental health treatment? It's complicated but regulations offer some clarity.

What are the rules on whether a military service member can receive confidential mental health treatment? It's complicated but regulations offer some clarity.

Career

Essential Skills for Psychologists Treating Service Members

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on August 19, 2022

Effective communication with military commands is key for effective treatment of military personnel.

Effective communication with military commands is key for effective treatment of military personnel.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD: It’s Not What It Used to Be

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on June 22, 2022

As the criteria for PTSD diagnosis have evolved over time, the definition of the condition has become increasingly nebulous.

As the criteria for PTSD diagnosis have evolved over time, the definition of the condition has become increasingly nebulous.

Sexual Abuse

Military Program Targets Serial Sexual Offenders

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on June 2, 2022

CATCH allows for the anonymous reporting of perpetrator information, which, when combined with other reports and databases, can result in the identification of serial offenders.

CATCH allows for the anonymous reporting of perpetrator information, which, when combined with other reports and databases, can result in the identification of serial offenders.

Psych Careers

The Controversy of Being Called "The Wizard"

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on May 31, 2022

"Wizard" is a term frequently used by service members for military mental health professionals. Should we consider it derogatory?

"Wizard" is a term frequently used by service members for military mental health professionals. Should we consider it derogatory?

Resilience

Psychological Health Literacy in the Military

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on March 31, 2022

Advanced and effective psychological health concepts are woven into military lingo.

Advanced and effective psychological health concepts are woven into military lingo.

Career

Military Psychologist Pay: 2022

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on February 3, 2022

Are you considering a career as a military psychologist? This post explains pay and benefits.

Are you considering a career as a military psychologist? This post explains pay and benefits.

Depression

Depressed? Consider Exercise as a Treatment

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on January 12, 2022

As an alternative to psychiatric medication for depression, or as a supplemental treatment, exercise may be the answer.

As an alternative to psychiatric medication for depression, or as a supplemental treatment, exercise may be the answer.

Burnout

Fighting Burnout as a Psychologist

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on December 20, 2021

Mental health providers can be an active force in preventing their own burnout by applying their passions, creativity, and expertise.

Mental health providers can be an active force in preventing their own burnout by applying their passions, creativity, and expertise.

ADHD

Can Children with ADHD Grow Up to Be Military Pilots?

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on November 8, 2021

The attentional deficits seen in ADHD are disqualifying for military aviation. However, individuals who no longer have symptoms or who were misdiagnosed in childhood may be able to fly.

The attentional deficits seen in ADHD are disqualifying for military aviation. However, individuals who no longer have symptoms or who were misdiagnosed in childhood may be able to fly.

Career

Military Mental Health Record Reviews

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on October 2, 2021

Civilian mental health providers: Here's what to do if your patient is applying for a military job and their mental health record needs to be passed on for military review.

Civilian mental health providers: Here's what to do if your patient is applying for a military job and their mental health record needs to be passed on for military review.

Career

The Female Military Officer Is Called Sir

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on March 1, 2021

Why do military men sometimes call female officers sir?

Why do military men sometimes call female officers sir?

Career

Embracing Rejection and Getting to "Yes" in Your Career

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on January 29, 2021

Any kind of rejection can bruise your ego. Here are some lessons in weathering rejection in your professional life and enhancing your chances of getting what you want.

Any kind of rejection can bruise your ego. Here are some lessons in weathering rejection in your professional life and enhancing your chances of getting what you want.

Motivation

3 Tips to Optimize Your 2021 New Year’s Resolutions

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on December 9, 2020

Take advantage of hope instilled by the vaccine, the clean slate provided by the New Year and what we know about effective resolutions to jump start 2021.

Take advantage of hope instilled by the vaccine, the clean slate provided by the New Year and what we know about effective resolutions to jump start 2021.

Stress

How to Stay Sane During a Move

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on October 11, 2020

Military families move every few years. Learn some pro moving tips to minimize stress from a military psychologist.

Military families move every few years. Learn some pro moving tips to minimize stress from a military psychologist.