NAME – MUHAMMAD AHMAR KHALID

ROLL NUM -20011554-056

SUBMITTED TO – MAM ANAM ZAFAR
BS ACCOUNTING & FINANCE 3rd SEMESTER
COURSE – TITLE – INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

ARMY SELECTION CENTER

What Is an Army Psychologist?
Army psychologists are the professionals responsible for the mental well-being of Army
soldiers, veterans, and their families. Like traditional psychologists, these professionals
diagnose and treat a variety of different mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression,
and substance abuse. Unlike traditional psychologists, however, Army psychologists are
trained to deal specifically with the special needs of members of the armed forces.

Army Psychologist Job Duties & Responsibilities

Before a new Army recruit can start his career, he must first meet and speak with an
Army psychologist. It is the psychologist’s duty to perform a mental evaluation on each
new recruit. This is to ensure that the recruits are mentally stable and able to handle the
stress of military life.

Since deployment can be a very stressful time for enlisted soldiers and their families,
Army psychologists will also usually meet with soldiers who are getting ready to leave
home. During this time, they will offer counseling and therapy to help treat any mental
disorders, such as depression.

Army psychologists are also available on both domestic and foreign Army bases to help
treat any soldiers that are experiencing mental and emotional problems. When soldiers
are home on domestic bases, psychologists might counsel them for a variety of
problems, from minor stress to substance abuse. Soldiers who are away from home on
foreign bases, however, may suffer from more severe mental anguish. For instance, the
thought of taking another human life – even during wartime – is a hard thing for nearly
anyone to deal with. Army psychologists often find themselves counseling soldiers with
very heavy burdens.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – sometimes referred to as shell shock or battle

fatigue – is one of the most common disorders that Army psychologists treat. This is a
type of anxiety disorder that can occur after a particularly traumatizing event, such as
war. An Army psychologist will often recommend cognitive behavioral therapy for PTSD,
but medication might be needed in addition to this therapy, especially in more severe
cases.

REFERENCE.

  Koenig,J.(2020). What Is an Army Psychologist.(

https://careersinpsychology.org)