National Center for Veterans' Studies

NCVS in the Media

7 April 2013		VA Drive To Hire 1,600 Mental Health Professionals Hits Community Clinics' Supply Source: Kaiser Health News Story by: Guy Gugliotta The Department of Veterans Affairs has vowed to hire 1,600 additional mental health care professionals by the end of June. Several experts, including David Rudd, expressed misgivings about the overall effect of the VA initiative on the delivery of mental health care.
14 Jan 2013		Military suicide rate rises but remains below national average Source: WORLD Magazine Story by: Angela Lu Although the military suicide rate has continued to rise, it remains below that of the civilian population, Pentagon officials say. David Rudd describes two main categories of troops who are committing suicide at an accelerating pace.
25 June 2012		Why modern soldiers are more susceptible to suicide Source: NBC News Story by: Bill Briggs The armed forces mourned a grim toll in 2012 when more troops took their own lives than died in combat. “We need to look at the big picture to really understand what's going on today, but we all too often lose historical perspective,” said David Rudd, who testified before Congress on the issue last month.
25 June 2012		The Importance of Instilling Hope Source: TIME Magazine Story by: Elspeth Cameron Ritchie David Rudd presented a fascinating analysis of programs that seem to be effective in curbing suicide. The message was pretty simple: instill hope.
13 Feb 2013		Suicides killing more soldiers than combat Source: Examiner.com Story by: Molly Zelvonberg The trauma of war continues to haunt many, it creates and modifies a person to be silent and detached. David Rudd discusses the soldiers fighting the demons from within.
13 Feb 2013		'Something is clearly missing' in VA mental health care Source: NBC News Story by: Bill Briggs David Rudd testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
25 Jan 2013		Utah center: experiencing assault linked to military suicide Source: The Salt Lake Tribune Story by: Kristen Moulton A recent study by Dr. Craig Bryan finds that military personnel who have been the victims of interpersonal violence are more likely to have made a suicide attempt or recently thought about suicide.
24 Jan 2013		Physical, sexual assault may raise soldiers’ suicide risk Source: MSNBC Story by: HealthDay News A recent study by Dr. Craig Bryan finds that military personnel who have been the victims of interpersonal violence are more likely to have made a suicide attempt or recently thought about suicide.
19 Jan 2012		Suicides spike again at Fort Hood Source: Austin American-Statesman Story by: Jeremy Schwartz Suicides among active duty Soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, increased during 2012. Dr. Craig Bryan explains recent research to shed light on this trend.
17 Jan 2013		Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder cases overwhelm Veteran Affairs PTSD cases continue to rise rapidly within the VA. Dr. David Rudd talks with RT America about this issue.
20 Dec 2012		Military suicide among Soldiers who haven’t deployed Source: Public Radio International's The World Story by: Sarah Childress Increased attention is being given to the fact that most military personnel who die by suicide have never deployed. Dr. Craig Bryan helps to explain this issue.
21 Sep 2012		Walz Highlights Suicide Prevention for Veterans at Bipartisan Forum Suicide has become an epidemic amongst veterans, especially those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2009 suicide was cited as the third leading cause of death among Army personnel.
20 Sep 2012		Substance Abuse Up Among Active Duty Personnel Source: Minnesota Public Radio Interview by: Kerri Miller New studies show that rates of prescription drug misuse and binge drinking among active duty personnel is on the rise.
1 Sep 2012		Unique University Center Researches Veterans Issues Source: VFW Magazine Story by: Kelly Gibson Several NCVS projects, initiatives, and collaborations are highlighted in the September 2012 issue.
1 Aug 2012		2012 APA Convention Opening Session Address Source: American Psychological Association The introductory video for the APA's annual convention references several initiatives and projects involving the NCVS.
23 Jun 2012		U. Study: Combat Puts Soldiers at High Suicide, PTSD Risk Source: The Salt Lake Tribune Story by: Kristen Moulton Dr. David Rudd's recent study linking combat exposure to increase suicide risk and Dr. Craig Bryan's recent study identifying the primary motivations for Soldiers' suicide attempts are described, along with other NCVS initiatives.
12 Jul 2012		Suicidal Soldiers Source: Aljazeera English Dr. David Rudd discusses increases in military suicides and how the military culture can contribute to service members' reluctance to seek out assistance.
10 Jul 2012		Study Reveals Top Reason Behind Soldiers' Suicides Source: USA Today Article by: Gregg Zoroya Dr. Craig Bryan discusses the results of NCVS research finding the most frequently-reported reason for attempting suicide among active Soldiers is to relieve emotional pain and suffering.
19 Jun 2012		Military Suicide Rate Surges to Nearly One Per Day in 2012 Source: Minnesota Public Radio Interview by: Kerri Miller Dr. David Rudd discusses the recent surge in military suicides during the first six months of 2012, and how mental health stigma contributes to this continuing issue.
12 Jun 2012		Military Suicides on the Rise Source: KCRW Host: Warren Olney Dr. David Rudd joins a discussion about the continual rise of military suicides during the first six months of 2012, and addresses how the military culture can get in the way of help seeking among service members.
20 Mar 2012		Blame Unrealistic Expectations Source: New York Times Article by: M. David Rudd Dr. David Rudd writes a response to a question in the New York Time's "Room for Debate" section about whether or not the U.S. military should reinstitute the draft to reduce military PTSD rates.
2 Mar 2012		Military Fitness: On a Mission to Save You Source: Men's Health Magazine Article by: Ben Court & Bob Drury Dr. Craig Bryan describes the early indicators of depression among military personnel and simple strategies to improve one's sleep.
30 Jan 2012		Military Suicides Declining Source: Minnesota Public Radio Interview by: Kerri Miller Dr. Craig Bryan discusses recently released statistics suggesting Army suicides have stopped rising and recommends caution in interpreting these data.
15 Jan 2012		Utah Conversations with Ted Capener Source: KUED Channel 7 (PBS, Salt Lake City) Interview by: Ted Capener Dr. David Rudd discusses the doubling of suicides among active duty military during the past 10 years, along with current efforts to combat this growing tragedy.
20 Nov 2011		Mounting Tolls of a 10-Year War Source: New York Times Article by: M. David Rudd Dr. David Rudd writes a response to the question "How can we prevent military suicides?" in the New York Time's "Room for Debate" section.
29 Aug 2011		Military Suicides Source: KIRO 97.3 FM (Seattle) Interview by: John Curley Dr. Craig Bryan discusses military suicide on the John Curley show and current efforts to reduce these tragedies.
6 Aug 2011		Student Veterans at Risk of Suicide? Source: San Antonio Express-News Story by: Scott Huddleston Drs. David Rudd and Craig Bryan discuss the results of NCVS research finding elevated rates of suicide risk among college student veterans.
5 Aug 2011		Startling Report: Suicide Risk High for War Veterans in College Source: KENS 5 (CBS, San Antonio) Story by: Wendy Rigby Dr. Craig Bryan discusses the results of NCVS research finding elevated rates of suicide risk among college student veterans.
5 Aug 2011		New Study: High Risk of Suicide for War Vets in College Source: WOAI 4 (NBC, San Antonio) Story by: Melissa Garcia Dr. Craig Bryan discusses the results of NCVS research finding elevated rates of suicide risk among college student veterans.
4 Aug 2011		University of Utah study shows heightened suicide risk among student vets Source: Deseret News Story by: Steve Fidel Dr. David Rudd discusses the results of NCVS research finding elevated rates of suicide risk among college student veterans.
4 Aug 2011		Many Military Vets in College Plagued By Thoughts of Suicide Source: U.S. News Story by: Alan Mozes Dr. David Rudd discusses the results of NCVS research finding elevated rates of suicide risk among college student veterans.
4 Aug 2011		Half of Student Veterans Have Contemplated Suicide, Study Shows Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education Story by: Sara Lipka Dr. David Rudd discusses the results of NCVS research finding elevated rates of suicide risk among college student veterans.
4 Aug 2011		Suicide Risk High for War Veterans in College, Study Finds Source: American Psychological Association Article by: American Psychological Association Press release regarding the results of NCVS research finding elevated rates of suciide risk among college student veterans.
2 June 2011		For Soldiers with PTSD, a Profound Daily Struggle Source: NPR's Talk of the Nation Interview by: Neal Conan Dr. Craig Bryan discusses efforts to integrate clinical concepts from the mental health realm into the daily experience of military personnel to circumvent stigma.
7 Apr 2011		Insomnia linked to post-injury headaches Source: San Antonio Express-News Story by: Don Finley Dr. Craig Bryan discusses results of NCVS research finding that insomnia and PTSD symptoms are associated with increased headache severity among military personnel with a traumatic brain injury.
14 Feb 2011		An Interview with Craig Bryan, PsyD, on Preventing Suicide Source: Mentalhelp.net’s Wise Counsel Interview by: David Van Nuys Dr. Craig Bryan discusses increased military suicide rates and the role of problem solving training to prevent these tragedies.
8 Nov 2010		Psychologist Craig Bryan: Treating Vets for PTSD Source: NPR's Fresh Air Interview by: Terry Gross Dr. Craig Bryan discusses PTSD and suicide among combat veterans and efforts to treat both conditions among active duty military personnel.
23 May 2010		Army Admits Suicide in the Military is a Growing Problem Source: WFAA-TV (ABC, Dallas) Story by: Meagan Harris Dr. Craig Bryan discusses how fearlessness of death among military personnel can potentially increase their risk for suicide.
13 Apr 2010		Is the U.S. Army Losing its War on Suicide? Source: TIME Magazine Article by: Mark Thomas Dr. Craig Bryan discusses how military training to reduce fear of death might paradoxically increase risk for suicide.
2 Mar 2010		Soldiers need help with the emotional toll of war Source: USA Today Article by: M. David Rudd Dr. David Rudd writes an op-ed in the USA Today regarding the challenges of preventing military suicides due to military cultural ideals and mental health stigma.
10 Nov 2009		Suicide warnings on antidepressants often misunderstood Source: KENS 5 (CBS, San Antonio) Story by: Wendy Rigby Dr. Craig Bryan explains common misunderstandings of the FDA's blackbox warning label for antidepressants.
8 Nov 2009		Program Helps Airmen Deal with Combat Stress Source: Air Force Times Article by: Erik Holmes Dr. Craig Bryan discusses the Defender's Edge Program, which he developed for active duty combatants while deployed to Iraq in 2009.
6 Nov 2009		Defender’s Edge: A New Approach to Combat Stress Source: Airman Magazine Article by: Andria Allmond Dr. Craig Bryan discusses the Defender's Edge Program, which he developed for active duty combatants while deployed to Iraq in 2009.
13 July 2009		Monitoring faulted in rise of soldier suicides Source: USA Today Story by: Gregg Zaroya Dr. David Rudd discusses the challenges that face military leaders in preventing suicides.

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Craig Bryan, PsyD

craig.bryan@utah.edu

NCVS in the Media

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