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Eric Bradley Elbogen

Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences
DUMC 2705, Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt Street, 7th Floor, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


Dr. Elbogen is a clinical psychologist board-certified in forensic psychology, conducting empirical research and clinical work at the intersection of law, policy, and mental health services, specifically focusing on military veterans. Dr. Elbogen has been a Principal Investigator of NIH, DOD, and DoE-funded research examining the effects of PTSD and TBI on post-deployment adjustment among Veterans, specifically violence, aggression, criminal justice involvement, financial well-being, and alcohol abuse. Dr. Elbogen also directs clinical trials involving mobile technology to improve outcomes for Veterans including cognitive rehabilitation, CBT, and neurofeedback. He is currently the Director of the VA National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET) and provides forensic and neuropsychological assessments at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2017 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

In the News


Published October 26, 2023
Good Reads for the Fall: New Books From Duke Authors
Published September 8, 2023
Psychiatry Professor Debunks Mass Shooting Myths
Published September 4, 2020
Financial Strains Significantly Raise Risk of Suicide Attempts

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Recent Publications


Financial Well-Being of U.S. Military Veterans and Health Impact: Results From the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking.

Journal Article Med Care · December 1, 2024 OBJECTIVE: Research has shown that psychosocial well-being in veterans, including financial status, is related to better clinical outcomes after leaving military service. The current study examines variables linking financial well-being to physical health ... Full text Link to item Cite

Measuring the Well-Being of the Whole Person in Clinical Care, Health Research, and Population Health Evaluation: Findings and Recommendations From the XVIII Veterans Health Administration State of the Art Meeting.

Journal Article Medical care · December 2024 ObjectivesIn 2023, the U.S. Veterans Health Administration convened a State of the Art meeting to evaluate the existing evidence and make recommendations for measuring the well-being of the whole person in clinical care, health research, and popul ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program

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

Promoting Effective Self-Management of Chronic Pain with mHealth Neurofeedback

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

Adapting and Piloting Behavioral Activation for Veterans with Co-Occurring AUD and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Research Triangle Institute International · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Nebraska, Lincoln · 2001 Ph.D.