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
Bringing veteran mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts upstream: The THRiVE study protocol.
Journal Article Contemp Clin Trials · November 2025 BACKGROUND: Transition from military to civilian life presents both opportunities and challenges. Although existing programs provide newly separated veterans (NSVs) with career transition support, these programs do not fully address psychosocial aspects of ... Full text Link to item CiteAnger 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 CiteIdentifying Prevention Targets for Homelessness Among Recently Discharged U.S. Veterans Across Systems.
Journal Article Health Serv Insights · 2025 BACKGROUND: The work of addressing veteran homelessness has largely been focused on veterans who are already homeless. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify factors that can be targeted upstream before military personnel leave the military to prevent ve ... 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, Training & Certifications
University of Nebraska, Lincoln ·
2001
Ph.D.