Busy lives and information overload can make it challenging to read all of the interesting articles that you see in a given day. Or, you may not have the time to join a webinar on a topic that interests you. No worries, we’ve got you covered!

We’ve compiled a cheat sheet of the most popular articles and webinar videos specifically for providers in 2015. Enjoy them while waiting for a flight or during your vacation downtime.

DCoE Webinar Preview: “Rise in Adolescent Narcissism May Affect Clinical Practice”

Christopher Barry, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, reviews recent studies on the behavioral and social correlates of adolescents, such as aggression and antagonistic peer relationships. Barry discusses the next steps in research, particularly with regard to social media behavior.

DCoE Blog: “Physical Pain May Accompany Psychological Health Concerns”

This article highlights Dr. Kurt Kronke’s research during a DCoE webinar on the importance of paying attention to the possibility that a patient’s physical pain may be connected to a psychological health concern. Kronke’s studies indicate that patients with depression and anxiety often visit a primary care provider complaining of headaches, back or chest pains, dizziness or shortness of breath, instead of turning to a therapist.

DCoE Blog: “Providers: Stay Present, Reduce Burnout with Mindfulness”

Mindfulness practices can help service members and veterans cope with their physical and psychological injuries. These practices are also a great tool for providers to build their own resilience while treating wounded warriors. This post from our popular series on mindfulness meditation focuses specifically on benefits for providers.

DCoE Webinar Video: “Using Behavioral Health Tech Tools in Clinical Care of Mild TBI”

This DCoE webinar helps providers understand the evidence base and utility of using mobile apps to treat patients with concussion. In addition to reviewing apps from non-DCoE sources, the presenters explain how to use apps produced by the National Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2), including T2 MoodTracker, Concussion Coach and CBT-i Coach.

DCoE News Article: “Sleep Study Advises Military: Get More Sleep”

This news article highlights a study that confirms what many in the military have long suspected: service members don’t get nearly enough sleep. It also addresses that there is no difference whether the service member has been deployed or not.

DCoE Blog: “Clinician’s Corner: Patients Can Use Simple Tool to Identify Intense Emotions before Suicidal Crises”

This guest blog written by clinicians at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Laboratory for the Treatment of Suicide-Related Ideation and Behavior, finds that using a simple tool known as an emotional thermometer is an effective way to help patients identify and map out the intensity of the emotions they experienced during their suicidal crises.

DCoE Blog: “Clinician’s Corner: Tips to Stay Engaged in Therapy”

Dr. Christina Schendel, a licensed psychologist with the Deployment Health Clinical Center, offers providers tips for keeping their patients and themselves engaged in therapy.

DCoE Blog: “Q&A: Legal tips for Telehealth Mental Counseling”    

Defense Health Agency Deputy General Counsel Bryan T. Wheeler addresses concerns about telehealth in a two-part blog series (part two of the series covered email and mobile apps). Telehealth is a popular method of practice that allows providers and patients to connect and provide treatment without having to go to a site for treatment.

DCoE News Article: “Study: Deployments Not Connected to Military Suicide”

For our providers working with the military community, it’s important to know all of the latest research and studies. This news article reviews a study conducted by T2 that reveals there is no correlation between deployment to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and suicide.

DCoE Webinar Video: 2015 Program Evaluation and Improvement Training Episode 1: “A Culture of Effectiveness”

The first episode of the Program Evaluation and Improvement training series provides an overview of the DCoE program evaluation and improvement effort, describes the uses and benefits of program evaluation and also explains the DCoE approach to program evaluation. Text from interviews, focus groups, written comments, observations and case studies are all included in the discussion. Other episodes in the PEI series are also available on YouTube.

These are just a handful of the top reads and webinar videos for our provider audience. DCoE continues to provide blogs, news items and webinars that enable providers in the psychological health and TBI community to improve their knowledge. Stay up-to-date on newly published news articles, blogs and upcoming webinars by subscribing to email alerts.

Except where otherwise noted, webinar presentations, transcripts, resources and podcasts for webinars are available on the DCoE website under webinar archives.