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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
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Published September 8, 2023
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Published September 4, 2020
Financial Strains Significantly Raise Risk of Suicide Attempts

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Recent Publications


Anger mediates the relationship between changes in alcohol use and violence: A longitudinal examination among Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans.

Journal Article Psychol Trauma · February 27, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Interpersonal violence is a common barrier to reintegration into civilian life in post-9/11 veterans. Alcohol use and anger, also common among veterans, are both risk factors for violence. The present study used longitudinal data to examine rela ... Full text Link to item Cite

Development and refinement of the mobile anger reduction intervention for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Journal Article Psychol Trauma · December 2024 OBJECTIVE: Problematic anger is commonly reported among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with numerous psychosocial impairments. There is a clear need to develop innovative and effective anger interventions. One of the c ... Full text Link to item Cite

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
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Recent Grants


Cognitive Rehabilitation for Treatment of Anger in Veterans with TBI and PTSD

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029

Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program

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

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Nebraska, Lincoln · 2001 Ph.D.