User:Lkshephe/Military psychology

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While the service members may be providing direct aid to the victims of events, military psychologists are providing specialized aid to both members, their families, and the victims of military operations as they cope with the often "normal" response or reaction to uncommon and abnormal circumstances. Military psychologists can assess, diagnose, treat, and recommend the duty status most suitable for the optimal well-being of the individual, group, and organization. '''Through the use of group therapy, individual therapy, and behavior modification, these psychologists actively treat psychological disorders, most commonly emotional trauma. When counseling members of a military personnel's family, they are most often tasked with providing grief counseling after the loss of a loved one in the line of duty.''' Events that affect the mental state, resilience, or psychological assets and vulnerabilities of the warrior and the command are where military psychologists are most equipped to meet the unique challenges and provide expert care and consultation to preserve the behavioral health of the fighting force.

The goals and missions of current military psychologists have been retained over the years, varying with the focus and strength of intensity of research put forth into each sector. Working in research as a military psychologist entails performing personnel research, such as determining what traits are best utilized in which positions, the training procedures, and analyzing what variables impact the health and performance of military personnel. The need for mental health care is now an expected part of high-stress military environments. The importance and severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have gained more credibility than those suffering from it received in the past, and is being highlighted in treatment programs. More extensive post-deployment screenings take place now to home in on problematic recoveries that used to be passed unnoticed and untreated.

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Health, organizational, and occupational psychology

Military psychologists perform work in a variety of areas, to include including operating mental health and family counseling clinics, performing research to help select recruits for the armed forces, determining which recruits will be best suited for various military occupational specialties, and performing analysis on humanitarian and peacekeeping missions to determine procedures that could save military and civilian lives. Some military psychologists also work to improve the lives of service personnel and their families. Other military psychologists work with large social policy programs within the military that are designed to increase diversity and equal opportunity. Some military psychologists Other responsibilities include help  helping to utilize low-capability recruits and rehabilitate drug-addicted and wounded service members.

Some military psychologists help to utilize low-capability recruits and rehabilitate drug-addicted and wounded service members. They are Many military psychologists are in charge of drug testing and psychological treatment for lifestyle problems mental illnesses, such as alcohol and substance abuse. '''In terms of the prevalence of psychological issues in the military, active duty members and veterans most commonly struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse. Worsening psychological symptoms due to potentially traumatic events can cause decision-making impairments. During high-stress situations, decision-making impairments can heavily impact the safety of the individual and their unit.''' Men have been reported to overindulge in alcohol and drug use, more than women. Veteran men who served in the Army and Marine Corps showed poorer mental health than Air Force. Mental health issues include, PTSD, anxiety and depression. These men also showed higher use of alcohol and drugs. Research shows that there are high rates of alcohol use in the military, with a higher prevalence in service men than in service women.

In modern times, the advisement of military psychologists are is being heard and taken more seriously into consideration for national policy more than ever before. There are now more psychologists employed by the U.S. Department of Defense than by any other organization in the world. Since the downsizing of the military in the 1990s, however, there has been a considerable reduction in psychological research and support in the armed forces as well.

Feminism

Women in military roles is an area of study receiving an increasing amount of attention. Currently, women make up 10%-15% of the armed forces. However, gender integration in the military has been an ongoing process. '''In 1948, the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was established, allowing women's units to be a part of federal forces. In 1976, women were officially permitted to be integrated into the three main Department of Defense service academies, which only men were originally allowed to attend. While this decision was highly debated, research has shown that gender integration has resulted in men having more positive attitudes towards working in combat positions with women. However,''' as women tended to move to away from nursing and helping roles, increasing attention is given to how the brutal realities of combat would affect the women psychologically. Research shows that, when affected, women tend to ask for help, more so than men, thus avoiding many of the long-term mental suffering that male soldiers face after their deployment has ended. Researchers look into the Some of the mental issues that researchers have been looking into lately is the links between PTSD, sexual harassment, and sexual trauma. Reports indicate that military personnel who report experiencing sexual trauma have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with a mental health condition during their lifetime (e.g., PTSD) as compared to their civilian counterparts. There are gender differences in regard to sexual assault and or harassment while on deployment. Women have shown statistically that they receive more sexual assault than men. A large majority of military members turn away from seeking psychological help because they fear differential treatment from leaders.

Changes Made From Peer Review
Took out, "Once obtaining a high school diploma or an equivalent, a bachelor's degree focused in the area of psychology is recommended. After getting a bachelors, graduate school is the next step. To become a psychologist, an individual must have a graduate degree, either a Masters or Doctorate, with education taking anywhere from 2 years and 2 to 4 years, respectively," based on peer review from Dr. Rahn, Lizmtay, and Peytonmk. I agree that this information is redundant and does not provide sufficient clarity.

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'''When counseling members of a military personnel's family, they are most often tasked with providing grief counseling after the loss of a loved one in the line of duty. When counseling those individuals in the military personnel's family, military psychologists most often provide grief counseling for those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. ''' Suggested revision from Dr, Rahn that provides more clarity and reads easier.