Overview
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of the psychological and behavioral sequelae of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including the use of cognitive-behavioral interventions to reduce PTSD symptoms, aggression, and substance misuse.
Research interests
- The psychological, behavioral, and health consequences of traumatic stress
- Health services research related to PTSD and associated behavioral difficulties
- Identification of innovative health behavior change interventions to reduce smoking, alcohol, and drug misuse
- Implementation Science
- Psychometric assessment and methodology
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2026 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2018 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Anger predicts suicidal ideation in a sample of veterans with nonsuicidal self-injury: An ecological momentary assessment study.
Journal Article J Affect Disord · April 15, 2026 Suicide remains a critical concern within the United States, particularly among U.S. veterans. Anger is a known correlate of suicidal ideation (SI) but little is understood about their moment-to-moment relationship. This short communication uses ecological ... Full text Link to item CiteFeasibility randomized controlled trial of the mobile anger reduction intervention for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Journal Article J Trauma Stress · April 2026 Dysregulated anger is a prevalent concern for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with negative psychosocial outcomes. The tendency to perceive ambiguous interpersonal situations as hostile, also known as hostile interpreta ... Full text Link to item CiteFamily-involved interventions may offer unique benefits for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiencing high family strain.
Journal Article Psychol Trauma · March 2026 OBJECTIVE: Family strain, which reflects the overall function of the family system, could play an important role in routine posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care. We examined how high/low family strain influences perceptions of a family-involved interv ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Cognitive Rehabilitation for Treatment of Anger in Veterans with TBI and PTSD
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029Computerized 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 - 2029Development of mHealth-Supported Skills Training for Alcohol and Related Suicidality (mSTARS): Emotion Regulation Skills Training to Enhance Acute Psychiatric Care and Recovery
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism · 2023 - 2028View All Grants
Education
Vanderbilt University ·
1998
Ph.D.