Naval Health Research Center

#mentalhealthawarenessmonth Publication Highlight: Overcoming Adversity and Stress Injury Support (OASIS): Evaluation of residential treatment outcomes for U.S. service members with PTSD Walter, K. H., Kohen, C. B., McCabe, C. T., Watrous, J. R., & Campbell, J. S. (2021). ... Excerpt of Abstract: Research on residential posttraumatic stress disorder treatment has predominantly focused on the U.S. veteran population, whereas limited research exists regarding active duty service members. The present study evaluated outcomes among service members who received treatment in the Department of Defense's only residential PTSD program, Overcoming Adversity and Stress Injury Support (OASIS). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33513298/ (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Publication Highlight: Comparison of surf and hike therapy for active duty service members with major depressive disorder: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of novel interventions in a naturalistic setting. Abstract: Many active duty service members suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) We detail an ongoing randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing the efficacy of surf therapy and hike therapy with respect to immediate and ...longer-term psychological, physical, and functional outcomes in active duty service members with MDD. We describe the methodological development of this RCT evaluating novel treatment approaches and discuss considerations for evaluating physical activity interventions in a naturalistic setting. Walter, K. H., Otis, N. P., Glassman, L. H., Ray, T. N., Michalewicz-Kragh, B., Elliott, K. T. K., & Thomsen, C. J. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31485546/ (US Navy photo by NHRC PAO Team)

#mentalhealthawarenessmonth Publication Highlight The PRImary care Screening Methods (PRISM) study: Rationale and design considerations. 11. Bryan, C. J., Allen, M. H., Thomsen, C. J., May, A. M., Baker, J. C., Harris, J. A., Russell, W. A. (2019).... The rationale of the PRISM study is discussed, along with ethical and design considerations related to the conduct of suicide prevention research. The PRISM study enrolled 2690 patients from six primary care clinics across the U.S. Patients were enrolled during routine visits to a primary care clinic, and completed a battery of self-report scales in clinic waiting rooms. Follow-up phone interviews are conducted 1, 6, and 12 months after enrollment. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31400514/ (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Neil Forshay)

"Enhancing mental and behavioral health is a critical part of military readiness; that’s the ultimate goal of our research in the Health and Behavioral Sciences Department. Stigma surrounding mental health services can discourage military personnel from seeking care. That’s why we’re developing a video intervention to demystify the treatment process and options available to service members." Suzanne Hurtado... Assistant Department Head Health & Behavioral Sciences #mentalhealthawareness #NavyResearch #militarymedicine #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #behavioralhealth (U.S. Navy photo by NHRC Public Affairs Team)

For the last week of Mental Health Awareness Month, NHRC will be sharing a number of publications from the Military Population Health Directorate. Belding, J.N., Englert, R.M., Fitzmaurice, S., Jackson, J.R., Koenig, H.G., Hunter, M.A., Thomsen, C.J., and da Silva, U.O. (2021) Potential Health and Performance Effects of High-level and Low-level Blast: A Scoping Review of Two Decades of Research. Frontiers of Neurology. 12, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2021.628782 #men...talhealthawareness #NavyResearch Original Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Hong, US Navy

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A great resource for servicemembers and their families is Military One Source. https://www.militaryonesource.mil//mental-health-resources/ #militarymedicine #NavyResearch #motivationmonday (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erik Melgar)

On Tuesday, May 11, the Naval Health Research Center held a change of command ceremony, presided over by Rear Adm. Tim Weber, during which Capt. William Denisto...n turned over the helm to Capt. Dennis Faix. Capt. Adam Armstrong, the Naval Medical Research Center commander, attended virtually as the guest speaker. Congratulations Capt. Faix and fair winds and following seas Capt. Deniston! #NavyMedicine #NavyMedicineResearch

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Capt. William M. Deniston turned over command of Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) to incoming skipper, Capt. Dennis J. Faix, on Tuesday May 11, 2021. In a traditional Navy change of command ceremony, presiding officer, Rear Adm. Tim Weber, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and honored guest speaker, Capt. Adam W. Armstrong, commander Naval Medical Research Center, were present as part of the official party to conduct the time-honored ceremony.

Your missionone this command meets every dayof conducting research to optimize human performance, to promote psychological health, and to fight emerging infe...ctious diseases is of the utmost importance. What you do, as we learned well during the last year, is critical for optimal force health protection. - Rear Adm. Tim Weber, Commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific. Naval Health Research Center Navy Medicine Naval Medical Research Center

NHRC Change of Command is underway. Command will change from CAPT William Deniston to CAPT Dennis Faix. NHRC welcomes CAPT Faix home, as he has previously served as our former Director of the Military Population Health Directorate. The ceremony will be recorded and later posted on our page.

Our very own Hike Study serving up some #mondaymotivation!

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Happy 245th Birthday to big Navy!

Public Affairs Officer catching up with the Hike Study and getting in a #wednesdayworkout! Find out more about our Health & Behavioral Health Department’s clinical studies below: https://www.med.navy.mil//Pag/Clin-Psych-Intervention.aspx

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It's National Coffee Day! Did you know: Genetic, physical, and behavioral factors influence how caffeine works in each person's system, so we all process it a little differently. Most of the caffeine in your coffee is absorbed by your body within the first 30-60 minutes, but it is much slower to leave your system - 1/4 of the caffeine you drink in the morning can still be in your system 10-12 hr later. Experts recommend not drinking any caffeine in the 8 hr (or more) before bed.

#FlashbackFriday for National Fitness Day tomorrow! In 2017, the Chief of Naval Personnel and 21st Century Sailor Office considered a potential revision of the current PRT, and asked NHRC to conduct the pilot evaluations for potential new components of the PRT. https://www.navytimes.com//prt-shift-what-you-need-to-kno/

#LaborDay celebrates the greatest worker in the world the American worker. Though your work environment may be different, it's still important to sit back and take the day for yourself. Happy #LaborDay!

This summer, our research teams have continued to publish important findings impacting the health and readiness of the warfighter. Check out "Greater Fitness Is Associated With Improved Functional Movement Characteristics in Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians" by our Warfighter Performance Department, in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research https://journals.lww.com//Greater_Fitness_Is_Associated_Wi... (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dawson Roth)