Military Psychology Podcast

One of the biggest limitations in Disaster Mental Health (DMH) training has always been the difficulty in replicating high intensity environments within a structured training space. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Jinkerson sits down with Dr. Ryan Landoll, former Chief of the Behavioral Health Optimization Program of the United States Air Force who now serves as Assistant Dean for Preclinical Sciences at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Together they explore the limitations of standard mental health training models for military DMH and the importance of scalable training programs that can offer practical experience without the risks of a war zone. If you're interested in learning more about trauma-based simulation, the role of trauma familiarization, patient flow management, and psychological first aid in Disaster Mental Health, or the role that Generative AI can play in DMH training, this episode is for you!

Dr. Landoll can be reached at [email protected]
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Selecting a career path is a daunting task. Whether we are helping new recruits to choose their first MOS, counseling current subordinates looking to make a switch, or helping our peers who are transitioning back to civilian life, the role of psychology in these decisions is significant. Please join Dr. Jeremy Jinkerson as he sits down with Dr. Brianna Werner to discuss Vocational Psychology and the role it plays in these critical conversations!

In a large system like the United States Air Force, finding suitable candidates for some of the most high speed positions can be an intense balancing act. Join us this month as Dr. Ethan Bannar sits down with Lt Col Emily Grieser, an Air Force Assessment & Selection psychologist, to discuss the ins and outs of her experience providing this critical service, the training experiences that prepared her for success, and potential future directions for this field. If you are interested in the process to become an A&S psychologist or just want to learn more about how these decisions get made, be sure to tune in to this month’s episode!
Lt Col Grieser can be reached at [email protected]

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In a world where suicide in our Armed Forces continues to persist, how we respond to this ever-evolving crisis is imperative. In this episode, Dr. Jinkerson sits down with Lt Col (Dr.) Chris Button and Dr. Ian Stanley, two of the nation's experts in assessing and preventing suicide. Lt Col Button is currently serving as the Suicide Prevention Program Manager for the Department of the Air Force, while Dr. Stanley currently works as the Psychological Health Lead at the Colorado University Center for Combat Research, both of them focus on preventing suicide in Service Members. From research on factors leading to suicide to lethal means safety, the suicide prevention landscape continues to evolve. Want to learn more about this mission critical topic? This is the episode for you!
Dr. Stanley can be reached by email at [email protected]
Lt Col Button can be reached by email at [email protected]
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Do you have a hard time getting patients to stick with trauma-focused treatments? Do you or your patients ever wish you could escape reality and spend some time as someone new? In this episode, Dr. Jinkerson sits down with the Military Psychology Podcast’s own Dr. Brooke Long to discuss the use of the popular tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons as a treatment modality for PTSD. Outside of her roles in editing and producing for the podcast, Dr. Long is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Clinical Supervisor at the Road Home Program in Chicago, IL, where she developed and runs a novel D&D psychotherapy group dubbed “Roll for Healing” (a punny wordplay on the D&D phrase “roll for initiative”) focused on treating Veterans and Active Duty suffering from PTSD and other invisible wounds of service. From exposure therapy to social skills training, cognitive defusion to emotion regulation, and even empathy building, cultural humility, and therapist improv, D&D has shown tremendous efficacy in symptom improvement and psychosocial functioning. Want to hear more about this unique form of treatment or learn more about how to start a D&D therapy group yourself? This is the episode for you!
Dr. Long can be reached at our podcast email below, or by connecting to her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookelongpsyd/
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