Embedded Behavioral Health in the Military: A Guide for Behavioral Health Officers and Leaders (Military Behavioral Health Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3031680960 ISBN 13: 9783031680960

Publisher: Springer, 2025

Synopsis

This book focuses on the strategy of embedded behavioral health (EBH), a model developed for the military to provide services in proximity to where service members live and work. It applies to both garrison and deployed individuals so that wherever combat units are located there are organic behavioral health resources available. The book provides an understanding of the importance of EBH programs, and their crucial role in promoting early prevention and intervention opportunities. The goal is to shift behavioral care so that the right resources are available in the right place at the right time. As such, this book serves as an invaluable guide to these vital programs.

About this title

About the Author

Amy M. Thrasher, Psy.D.is an active-duty Army health psychologist, currently serving at Tripler Army Medical Center, as the program director of the APA-accredited clinical psychology internship program. She has published and presented on a variety of topics most recently on COVID-19 response in an embedded unit, yoga-integration program in the military, and innovative ways to integrate behavioral health support at the organizational level. 

Larry C. James, Ph.D.,ABPP is a retired Army Colonel with 26 years of military experience. He is currently the Chief of the Behavioral Medicine Service and program director for the APA-accredited clinical health psychology fellowship at Tripler Army Medical Center. He has published over a dozen books on military, forensic, and health psychology. He is recognized as the pre-eminent subject-matter-expert on multiple facets of military psychology.

William O’Donohue, Ph.D. is a professor of clinical psychology in the department of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.  He has published over 80 books and has continuous grant funding for over 27 years.  He has published on military sexual trauma, domestic terrorism, and other forensic and military-related topics.

From the Back Cover

This book focuses on the strategy of embedded behavioral health (EBH), a model developed for the military to provide services in proximity to where service members live and work. It applies to both garrison and deployed individuals so that wherever combat units are located there are organic behavioral health resources available. The book provides an understanding of the importance of EBH programs, and their crucial role in promoting early prevention and intervention opportunities. The goal is to shift behavioral care so that the right resources are available in the right place at the right time. As such, this book serves as an invaluable guide to these vital programs.

“The very nature of the profession of arms is inherently dangerous. On the battlefield, success rests on the capabilities of every fighting service member and this book provides guidelines on how embedded behavioral health (EBH) professionals can preserve that agility, assist those service members, and help maintain the mental health of the force. It is essential reading!”

-Sergeant Major Joseph Buckler, M.A., U.S. Army (Ret)

“Diving into the intricacies of military psychology, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Embedded Behavioral Health (EBH) within various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. From its historical roots to its evolving role in contemporary military operations, the chapters crafted by Drs. Thrasher, James, and O’Donohue delve into the challenges, strategies, and ethical considerations faced by EBH providers in elite and traditional operations. Authored by seasoned professionals with firsthand experience, this book provides insights for military leaders, healthcare practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the intersection of mental health and military readiness. This handbook is a great resource for new or aspiring mental health care workers―social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners―working with military populations.”

-Colonel Stephen V. Bowles, U.S. Army (Ret), PhD, ABPP, Editor, Handbook of Military Psychology: Clinical and Organization Practice and Former President, Society for Military Psychology

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031680960
• ISBN 13: 9783031680960
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196
• Editor: Thrasher Amy M., James Larry C., O’Donohue William