Military Psych Resources

Want more information on military psychology? Here are some places you can poke at for more information.

Books
Military Psychology: Clinical and Operational Applications
Author: Carrie H. Kennedy; Eric A. Zillmer
Amazon Link: here

"During wartime, the need for mental health professionals intensifies, and the role they play is increasingly important. This comprehensive professional reference and text presents crucial knowledge for anyone who provides direct psychological services or consultation to military, law enforcement, or intelligence personnel, or who works to enhance operational readiness. Expert contributors describe the ins and outs of working within the military system and offer guidelines for effective, ethical practice. Among the clinical applications discussed are fitness-for-duty evaluations, suicide risk assessment and prevention, substance abuse treatment, and brief psychotherapy. Operational applications include such topics as combat stress, survival training, hostage negotiation, and understanding terrorist motivation."

Military Neuropsychology
Author: Carrie H. Kennedy; Jeffrey Moore
Amazon Link: here

"This text covers the unique features of neuropsychological evaluations in the military. The author presents a thorough examination of the assessment needs of various military populations, with a special emphasis on traumatic brain injury, and the neurocognitive aspects of stress-related problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and decision-making under stress. The chapters of the book are designed to integrate theory and application, and include case study examples as well as a comprehensive review of the latest research. "

Living and Surviving in Harm's Way: A Psychological Treatment Handbook for Pre- and Post-Deployment of Military Personnel
Author: Sharon Morgillo Freeman; Bret A. Moore; Arthur Freeman
Amazon Link: here

In Living and Surviving in Harm's Way, experts investigate the psychological impact of how warriors live and survive in combat duty. They address the combat preparation of servicemen and women, their support systems, and their interpersonal and intrapersonal experiences. The text maintains a focus on cognitive-behavioral interventions for treating various combat-related disorders, and addresses psychological health and adjustment after leaving the battlefield. The text is logically organized for easy reading and reference, and covers often overlooked topics such as preparation and training of service personnel, women in combat, and the indirect effects of combat stress on family. This book is written by clinicians who have in some ways experienced what they write about, and resonates with mental health professionals, servicemen and women, and their families. Any clinician hoping to treat a serviceman or woman effectively cannot afford to overlook this book.

Websites & Blogs
Exploring Psychology
Link: here

Exploring Psychology is a blog that posts about all aspects of psychology, including military psychology. Some of the newer military posts include posts on Adolf Hitler and of the mentality of serial killers.

Society for Military Psychology
Link: here

The Society for Military Psychology is division 19 of the official American Psychological Association. They have information on basic military psychology, downloadable resources, and - if you're a future psychologist - how to join them.

ASVAB
Link: here

The ASVAB website does a great job at briefly summarizing the history of military psychology. It's a great place to go to get a quick idea.

History Of Military Psychology
Link: here

I mean, just look at the title of the website - it kind of says it all. This is a more in depth version of what the ASVAB does, supplying not only basic information but journals, photos, and more.

Human Intelligence
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Human Intelligence has a database of people involved in intelligence testing, including areas of military psychology.