The Debrief

Media

Social Media Outrage and Military Veterans

Meaghan Mobbs on January 27, 2020

Research helps explain why veterans express outrage about national events on social media.

Research helps explain why veterans express outrage about national events on social media.

Fear

Longing for War

Meaghan Mobbs on January 9, 2020

"Fear of Missing Out" can affect veterans, too, long after they return home. But why?

"Fear of Missing Out" can affect veterans, too, long after they return home. But why?

Moral Injury

The Psychological Ramifications of the 'Afghanistan Papers'

Meaghan Mobbs on December 16, 2019

What are the psychological effects of the Afghanistan Papers?

What are the psychological effects of the Afghanistan Papers?

Suicide

Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?

Meaghan Mobbs on September 25, 2019

Are veterans doing each other more harm than good?

Are veterans doing each other more harm than good?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Are We Failing to Honor Psychological Injuries?

Meaghan Mobbs on September 9, 2019

Are we failing to honor the psychological injuries that arise in war?

Are we failing to honor the psychological injuries that arise in war?

Health

Can the Military Learn From Andrew Luck?

Meaghan Mobbs on August 30, 2019

Understanding the stigma of walking away.

Understanding the stigma of walking away.

Suicide

What We Need to Understand About Veterans and Firearms

Meaghan Mobbs on August 8, 2019

Are we failing to understand the cultural importance of firearm ownership in the military veteran population?

Are we failing to understand the cultural importance of firearm ownership in the military veteran population?

Trauma

Is Resilience the Most Common Response to Trauma?

Meaghan Mobbs on July 9, 2019

We need to look beyond trauma-related distress in military veterans.

We need to look beyond trauma-related distress in military veterans.

Suicide

Why We Must Be Careful in How We Talk About Veteran Suicide

Meaghan Mobbs on May 2, 2019

Talking carelessly about death by suicide can make the problem worse.

Talking carelessly about death by suicide can make the problem worse.

What is survivor's guilt? Know how to recognize it and what to do if you have it.

Gender

Help-Less

Meaghan Mobbs on January 18, 2019

Are APA’s new guidelines for psychological practice with boys and men doing more harm than good?

Are APA’s new guidelines for psychological practice with boys and men doing more harm than good?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Is Coming Home Causing More Problems Than War?

Meaghan Mobbs on December 7, 2018

Why the new show Homecoming hits a little too close to home.

Why the new show Homecoming hits a little too close to home.

Eating Disorders

What's Eating Our Veterans?

Meaghan Mobbs on November 20, 2018

Research suggests high rates of eating disorders and body dysmorphic conditions for male and female military members and veterans.

Research suggests high rates of eating disorders and body dysmorphic conditions for male and female military members and veterans.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Dangerous Perpetuation of the "Broken Vet" Stereotype

Meaghan Mobbs on November 9, 2018

For every military person or veteran considering getting help or struggling to admit they need it, PTSD headlines can stigmatize an already highly stigmatized issue.

For every military person or veteran considering getting help or struggling to admit they need it, PTSD headlines can stigmatize an already highly stigmatized issue.

Media

Why Soldiers Crave a 'Hero's Journey'

Meaghan Mobbs on October 4, 2018

What happens to 'warless warriors?'

What happens to 'warless warriors?'

Suicide

The VA Releases Second National Suicide Data Report

Meaghan Mobbs on August 28, 2018

The more accurate Veteran suicide statistic is 20 a day–and even that must be interpreted with caution.

The more accurate Veteran suicide statistic is 20 a day–and even that must be interpreted with caution.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Veteran Mental Health Is Not One Size Fits All

Meaghan Mobbs on June 11, 2018

Have we oversaturated the veteran mental health conversation with PTSD?

Have we oversaturated the veteran mental health conversation with PTSD?

Spirituality

Memorial Day Reflection

Meaghan Mobbs on June 1, 2018

Have you forgotten the meaning of Memorial Day? A reminder we all need.

Have you forgotten the meaning of Memorial Day? A reminder we all need.

Humor

An Awful Joke Can Feel Pretty Good

Meaghan Mobbs on May 10, 2018

Military members turn often to "gallows humor" or "black humor" to handle the stress of the job.

Military members turn often to "gallows humor" or "black humor" to handle the stress of the job.

Testosterone

Where Have all the Warriors Gone? Home.

Meaghan Mobbs on April 10, 2018

The shadow side of masculinity—the lethality of self-reliance.

The shadow side of masculinity—the lethality of self-reliance.