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Magical Thinking

Superstition Season Is in Full Swing

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on May 8, 2024

Put on your lucky shirt, cheer for your favorite team, and enjoy some of the most incredible superstitious behaviors and beliefs humans have to offer. In baseball, anything goes.

Put on your lucky shirt, cheer for your favorite team, and enjoy some of the most incredible superstitious behaviors and beliefs humans have to offer. In baseball, anything goes.

Resilience

The Anatomy of the Military Care Package

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on December 4, 2023

Sending a service member a care package for the holidays, or anytime, is a substantial mood booster for them (and you, too).

Sending a service member a care package for the holidays, or anytime, is a substantial mood booster for them (and you, too).

Psychology

The Evolution of Clinical Military Psychology

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on November 26, 2023

Clinical psychology was thrust into overdrive at the end of World War II to meet the needs of the military. Military psychologists continue to lead the way today.

Clinical psychology was thrust into overdrive at the end of World War II to meet the needs of the military. Military psychologists continue to lead the way today.

Career

Military Embedded Psychology in Action

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on September 15, 2023

Working outside the constraints of a traditional clinic model, psychologists can design inventive psychological health services for military members.

Working outside the constraints of a traditional clinic model, psychologists can design inventive psychological health services for military members.

Health

Does Reading Improve Health?

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on September 5, 2023

Reading has powerful mental health, physical health, and cognitive effects.

Reading has powerful mental health, physical health, and cognitive effects.

Psychology

The Psychology of the Call Sign

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on August 30, 2023

In military aviation, call signs promote unit cohesion, a sense of belonging, and both humility and pride.

In military aviation, call signs promote unit cohesion, a sense of belonging, and both humility and pride.

Sport and Competition

The Bright Side of Being a Sports Fan

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on June 20, 2023

Being a sports fan can have a range of psychological and health benefits.

Being a sports fan can have a range of psychological and health benefits.

Career

What Is Military Operational Psychology?

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on June 16, 2023

How operational psychologists enhance national security.

How operational psychologists enhance national security.

Stress

3 Things You Can Do to Feel Good Right Now

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on May 29, 2023

Everyday activities that can help us manage stressors and difficult emotions are easier to implement than you might think. Here are 3 impactful ways to counteract stress.

Everyday activities that can help us manage stressors and difficult emotions are easier to implement than you might think. Here are 3 impactful ways to counteract stress.

Psychopharmacology

Prescribing Psychology Poised for Expansion

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on March 18, 2023

A number of variables have aligned to push prescribing psychology into the spotlight.

A number of variables have aligned to push prescribing psychology into the spotlight.

Psychopharmacology

Can Pilots Fly While Taking Psychiatric Medication?

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on March 13, 2023

Learn about the various policies related to taking psychotropic medications if you are in an aviation career.

Learn about the various policies related to taking psychotropic medications if you are in an aviation career.

Career

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.

Cognition

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.

Motivation

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.

Health

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.