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 Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2017 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Recent Scholarly Works
Post-traumatic stress disorder moderates the association between BrainAge acceleration and GrimAge acceleration.
Journal article Neurobiol Aging · November 2026 Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at higher risk for age-related physical comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disorders, and exhibit accelerated epigenetic and brain aging. The present study examined PTSD as a moderator of the as ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteFinancial Stressors and Suicide.
Journal article JAMA Netw Open · July 1, 2026 IMPORTANCE: Financial strain is associated with suicide risk; however, no research has examined financial stressors in the year preceding suicide using national credit data. OBJECTIVE: To assess financial stressors in the 12 months preceding suicide in a n ... Full text Link to item CiteDNA methylation signatures associated with bipolar disorder in peripheral blood improve prediction models.
Journal article EBioMedicine · June 2026 BACKGROUND: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a major mood disorder influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. While DNA methylation from peripheral tissues can reflect both genetic and environmental influences and reveal insights into disease biology, i ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Computerized Anger Management Protocol (CAMP) for Service Members With and Without a History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029Cognitive Rehabilitation for Treatment of Anger in Veterans with TBI and PTSD
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2024 - 2029View All Grants
Education
University of Nebraska, Lincoln ·
2001
Ph.D.