US Army Special Operations Command Behavioral Health Symposium 2025 Cumulative Senior Leader Stress and Alcohol

March 10, 2025 to March 14, 2025

Program Description: 

Senior Leader Cumulative Stress is a critical topic addressed by COL Daniel Hart, MD, Command Psychiatrist for the United States Army Special Operations Command. The presentation explores the unique stressors and health trends associated with careers in Special Operations Forces (SOF), highlighting the interplay between a sense of purpose and health risks. Through a comprehensive agenda, COL Hart outlines the biological, psychological, and social stressors that contribute to cumulative stress among senior leaders in SOF. Emphasis is placed on understanding how these stressors affect mental and physical health, with particular focus on issues such as insomnia, concentration deficits, traumatic brain injuries, and the management of alcohol use. The discussion includes a clinical vignette of a 39-year-old active-duty Master Sergeant, illustrating the complex challenges faced by seasoned SOF operators.

The presentation underscores the importance of early intervention and tailored treatment strategies to mitigate the long-term impacts of cumulative stress. Recommended approaches include trauma-focused therapy, evidence-based medications, intensive outpatient programs, and specialized care for traumatic brain injuries. Additionally, the session addresses the unique challenges of alcohol use in the SOF community, advocating for specific diagnostic tools and treatment programs. Key takeaways stress the need for interventions earlier in an operator's career to reduce disability and improve health outcomes. By providing insights into the lifecycle of SOF service members and the evolving nature of their stressors, COL Hart aims to enhance the understanding of senior leader cumulative stress and promote effective strategies for maintaining operational readiness and well-being.

  • March 10, 2025 1200-1300 (ET) Fort Moore, GA
  • March 12, 2025 1200-1300 (ET) Fort Stewart, GA
  • March 14, 2025 1200-1300 (ET) Fort Eisenhower, GA

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Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician associates, social workers, psychologists, and certified counselors. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the changing role of purpose throughout a career in SOF and how it relates to health trends and risk.
  2. Define common mental and physical health trends that result from cumulative stress.
  3. Utilize interventions that address risks and common trends.
  4. Identify the unique risks, trends and strategies surrounding alcohol use and addressing problematic alcohol use
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, March 28, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 1.00 Social Workers (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA, J7, CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

  • 1.00 Certified Counselors (NBCC)

    DHA, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6955. Programs that do not qualify for National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) credit are clearly identified. DHA, J-7, CEPO is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Course opens: 
03/04/2025
Course expires: 
03/28/2025
Event starts: 
03/10/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
03/14/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
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Fort Moore, Fort Stewart, and Fort Eisenhower
GA
United States

COL Daniel Hart, MD has no financial relationships to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been resolved.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planning committee members, and content reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, March 28, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 1.00 Social Workers (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA, J7, CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

  • 1.00 Certified Counselors (NBCC)

    DHA, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6955. Programs that do not qualify for National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) credit are clearly identified. DHA, J-7, CEPO is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Mar 28, 2025.

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