Episode Description:

In this spring edition of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine Podcast, the team examines evolving challenges at the intersection of behavioral health, combat trauma care, and medical technology in austere environments. Drawing from recent JSOM publications, the discussion highlights how modern warfare—characterized by remote engagement, prolonged care timelines, and rapid technological integration—is reshaping both injury patterns and treatment strategies across the continuum of care.

The episode reviews three featured articles. First, a case report explores the augmentation of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) with spiritual counseling in a Special Operations Forces (SOF) operator experiencing PTSD and moral injury following indirect trauma exposure via d ...