Behavioral Research Insights

04/18/2026

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining attention as a potential breakthrough for treating PTSD and major depressive disorder—but what does that really mean for veterans? In this episode of Therapists After Hours, we take a grounded, honest look at the growing conversation around substances like p...

04/07/2026

In this episode, Greg Oldbridge reads the recently published paper by John M. Duffey, Sr., that addresses the short-comings of over-dependency on the Minnesota Multi-Phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and other psychometrics in Forensic settings. For years the MMPI series instruments have had uncor...

04/05/2026

In this episode, Gerald and Samantha, discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling concerning the first amendment challenge to the Colorado anti-conversion therapy law. They go further to discuss the greater problem facing the U.S. today.

03/22/2026

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Military homecomings often mask the real challenges that follow. Discover how veteran families can rebuild bonds amidst the chaos of reintegration. Created by John M. Duffey.

03/09/2026

Veterans often carry battles home that the rest of the world cannot see. For family members and friends, recognizing when someone is struggling can feel confusing, frightening, and overwhelming. But knowing what to look for—and how to respond—can save a life. In this episode, we talk directly to...

03/06/2026

When a service member returns home, the war doesn’t always stay behind. For many military and veteran families, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder becomes something everyone in the household learns to live with. It can show up as distance, anger, silence, sleepless nights, or moments when the person y...

03/02/2026

In this episode, John Duffey discusses current events regarding the war in Iran and its impact on people aware of it and watching it in realtime. What to do when the anxiety and worry become overwhelming.

02/28/2026

In this episode John, Alex, and Maria discuss the limbic system, how its activated, the mechanisms behind its function, and techniques for reducing and overcoming anxiety and panic.

02/22/2026

In this episode of Therapists After Hours, John M. Duffey, Sr. explores the concept of Thucydides Trap through a psychological lens — examining how fear, power shifts, and existential rhetoric can increase the risk of conflict within societies. Originally used to describe rising and established po...

08/15/2021

John Duffey, a clinical mental health counselor discusses stress, how to manage it and maintaining self-care.