Department of Defense

Dr. Friedman represents the National Center as a member of the VA/DoD Mental Health Workgroup, a critical committee that is responsible for establishing policies for post-deployment health. In February of 2006 this workgroup was added to the Joint Executive Council, established to enhance VA and DoD collaboration. These two departments are working to create, implement, and adhere to joint standards in the areas of clinical guidelines, information technology, deployment health policies, and other issues.

Dr. Friedman also participates on the Scientific Advisory Board at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research; and on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Center for Traumatic Stress at USUHS. Many other National Center staff consult to a wide range of other DoD workgroups and panels, as well as conducting consultations at the local level where Divisions are located, and at national trainings and conferences.