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Kirsten H. Dillon

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences
Box 3625 Duke South, Durham, NC 27710
2424 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2023 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Recent Publications


Posttraumatic anger in a national Sample: Demographic and clinical correlates.

Journal Article J Psychiatr Res · September 2025 Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often characterized by intense anger and other negative emotions. This led to the inclusion of the experience of these negative emotions among DSM-5 PTSD diagnostic criteria. Though anger has been linked to a range o ... Full text Link to item Cite

The impact of trauma-focused psychotherapies on anger: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article Psychol Trauma · July 2025 OBJECTIVE: Anger is one of the most prevalent concerns among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is often a residual symptom following PTSD treatment. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine how effect ... Full text Link to item Cite

Physical Activity and Suicidal Ideation Among Gulf War Era Veterans.

Journal Article Am J Lifestyle Med · May 14, 2025 This study from a national sample of Gulf War Veterans (N = 1098) examined the association between physical activity level and (a) past-year suicidal ideation and (b) risk for suicidal behavior as defined by a score of > 7 on the Suicidal Behaviors Questio ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Clinical Effectiveness Trial of In-Home Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD

ResearchClinical Associate · Awarded by University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · 2013 - 2019

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Education, Training & Certifications


Florida State University · 2015 Ph.D.