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BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Research Interest Group (BHRIG)
Mission
The TSNRP BHRIG provides a broader opportunity to synergize efforts in clinical inquiry focused on Biobehavioral Health (BH) to meet the needs of the military health system (MHS) and strengthen the capabilities of nurse scientists, translational science experts and nursing personnel serving our war fighters and military beneficiaries.
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Vision
The TSNRP BHRIG focuses on the development of innovative research and Evidence-Based Practice initiatives that explore health promotion from a biobehavioral health perspective while fostering interservice collaboration. The ultimate vision is to support biobehavioral health clinical inquiry in both generating the body of military biobehavioral health science and translating biobehavioral research evidence to positively impact the quality and safety of care within the military health system. In 2021 the BHRIG consisted of 104 members, and produced 11 publications and 11 funded studies among leaders and members.
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Current Leaders
CDR Shawna G. Grover, PhD, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC, AOCNS, BHRIG Leader
Vacant, BHRIG Deputy
Member Meetings
The TSNRP BHRIG virtually meets to network with colleagues, present research, mentor novice researchers, and share information and resources useful to military nurses and researchers. Join BHRIG below to receive login details for future meetings.
Previously Recorded BHRIG Webinars
Fostering Mental Health as a Cultural Norm:
Military Mental Health Stigma, and Medication & Therapeutic Management
Presenters:
Maj Talila Peggins
Capt Felicia Katzovitz
Capt Lauren Maccoy
Maj Michelle Binder
Lt Col Joseph Leondike
Stigma is associated with negative attitudes about psychological health care and poses a significant barrier to seeking help, engaging in care, and completing psychological health treatment. There are several types of stigma that influence how/if individuals seek help:
1) perceived public stigma,
2) self-stigma (also called internalized stigma), and
3) attitudes toward help seeking.
Military mental health stigma is linked to an individual’s desire to handle problems on one's own and is strongly grounded in military culture. Interestingly, service members who report mental health concerns are most likely to anticipate negative outcomes for seeking care. Healthcare professionals and military leaders need a better understanding of the problem and solutions to ensure timely and high quality care.
Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the perception of mental health stigma in the military. 2. Describe the medication management strategies for mental health. 3. Describe the therapeutic management strategies for mental health.