| Military and Veteran
Behavioral Health Post-Master's Certificate Program Presented by the Center for Deployment Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. Program Overview While more than 1.6 million American troops have deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), more servicemen and women are surviving than ever before because of better body armor and helmets, as well as improved battlefield medicine. However, transitioning home from these conflicts can be a grueling fight for some of our men and women in uniform, including National Guard and Reserve members. It is not uncommon for these individuals to face numerous readjustment challenges, including behavioral health problems like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Family members, too, are affected as they work to reconnect with their warriors, some of whom have deployed two or three times or more. We have learned from past wars that immediately identifying and tackling combat stress injuries is vital for overcoming them. So local communities across the country are charged with doing more today to reach out and shore up our newest generation of warfighters and their families. Against this backdrop, the Center for Deployment Psychology has established the Military and Veteran Behavioral Health Post-Master's Certificate Program to teach best clinical practices to mental health professionals who are addressing the behavioral health needs of military personnel, veterans and their families. This intensive program covers key topics identified by behavioral health experts in the field, such as military culture, combat trauma, suicidal risk, and blast-related TBI. Completing the full certificate program is strongly recommended for health-care professionals who wish to obtain the comprehensive skills and knowledge needed to care for our troops. "The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 is the awarding and administering office for award # HU0001-06-1-0003. This project is sponsored by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS); however, the information or content and conclusions do not necessarily represent the official position or policy of, nor should any official endorsement be inferred on the part of, USUHS, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government." |
