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
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2017 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
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 CiteA Whole-Person Measurement Strategy for Vulnerable Veterans: Revisiting Maslow's Hierarchy.
Journal Article Med Care · December 1, 2024 Full text Link to item CiteMeasuring 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 CiteRecent Grants
Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029Promoting Effective Self-Management of Chronic Pain with mHealth Neurofeedback
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2027Adapting and Piloting Behavioral Activation for Veterans with Co-Occurring AUD and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Research Triangle Institute International · 2023 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Nebraska, Lincoln ·
2001
Ph.D.