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Jean Crowell Beckham

Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences
3625, Durham, NC 27710
Box 3625, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Interest in assessment and treatment of trauma, particularly as occurs for both women and men during military service; focus in treatment outcome of differential and collective contribution for psychopharmacological and behavioral interventions in PTSD populations; long term physical health effects of chronic posttraumatic stress disorder.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2006 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Co-Division Director of Behavioral Medicine and Neurosciences · 2020 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Recent Publications


Insomnia, Social Disconnectedness, and Suicidal Ideation Severity in Underserved Veterans

Journal Article Cognitive Therapy and Research · April 1, 2025 Purpose: Insomnia, characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, is a robust transdiagnostic correlate of suicidal ideation (SI). Nevertheless, there remains a lack of research exploring factors that may account for this association. One app ... Full text Cite

A Descriptive Study of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Characteristics Among Veterans Meeting Diagnostic Criteria for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder.

Journal Article Suicide Life Threat Behav · April 2025 INTRODUCTION: Although nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is more common among military veterans than adult civilians, little is known about NSSI disorder among veterans. METHOD: The present study explored NSSI characteristics among veterans meeting criteria f ... Full text Link to item Cite

Behavioral activation for smoking cessation in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial.

Journal Article Nicotine Tob Res · March 12, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Certain psychiatric populations have especially low smoking cessation rates. This highlights the need to identify smoking treatments that increase cessation rates by addressing factors thought to impede their success. Behavioral activation (B ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


NCCU Duke - Substance Use Research & Education (ND-SURE)

ResearchMentor · Awarded by North Carolina Central University · 2024 - 2029

Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2024 - 2029

Promoting Effective Self-Management of Chronic Pain with mHealth Neurofeedback

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


Florida State University · 1988 Ph.D.
Florida State University · 1984 M.S.