Training, Treatment Access, and Research on Trauma Intervention in the Armed Services

Ability of the U.S. Department of Defense to provide quality mental health services based on clinical training, mental health interventions & funded research of treatments for PTSD.

Article Abstract

“Since 2001, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have caused considerable strain on military medicine to effectively manage the growing mental health demand from deployed personnel. This article examines the ability of the U.S. Department of Defense to provide quality mental health services based on the availability of (a) clinical training, (b) mental health interventions, and (c) funded research of treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder. While notable progress has been made in cognitive-behavioral treatment access and research, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is far less available—perhaps attributable to ongoing controversy over the technique. We suggest that underserved veterans would benefit from increased availability of evidence-based behavioral treatments, perhaps through continuation of a recent regional training program.”

—Description from publisher

Article Access

Open Access

Russell, M. C., & Friedberg, F. (2009). Training, Treatment Access, and Research on Trauma Intervention in the Armed Services. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 3(1), 24–31. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.3.1.24

About the Journal

Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR) is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about EMDR therapy. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR therapy and its application to clinical practice. JEMDR is the official publication of the EMDR International Association.