A new article published in Space Policy explores the application of behavioral health skills training, including the FOCUS model, for families of space travelers. The article was authored by Dr. Brenda Bursch, Dr. Patricia D. Walshaw, Dr. Catherine Mogil, Tom Babyan, LCSW, and Dr. Patricia Lester. Access the article online at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0265964623000437
Dr. Blanca Orellana Featured in DGSOM Article
In a recent article from UCLA Medical School, professor Blanca Orellana, PhD, explained what we need to know about post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through her own experiences as a young child and her thorough studies, Orellana has dedicated many years to helping others heal from similar trauma that she experienced. Orellana shared her expertise of PTSD and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment throughout this substantial article. Visit https://medschool.ucla.edu/news-article/ptsd-symptoms-treatment-and-causes to access the full article.
Division Faculty Published in Military Behavioral Health
Drs. Aralis and Lester were published as co-authors on a recent article in Military Behavioral Health.
Wasserman, M., Dodge, J., Barrera, W., Alaris, H., Woodward, K., & Lester, P. (2023). The Impact of Changes in Family Communication on Sustained Mental Health Symptom Improvement in Parents/Caregivers following a Military Family Intervention. Military Behavioral Health, 1-13.