Throughout her career, Dr. Destiny Ramjohn has performed research and analysis for various foundations, universities, federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The Columbia University graduate has dedicated her career to sociomedical issues and addressing them through targeted research and analysis.
Dr. Destiny Ramjohn has worked with a focus on her main professional interest, which is improving the military behavioral health protocols and evaluating programs. In her work, she is primarily interested in the way the military deals with behavioral health issues, and does research to facilitate improvements. “I work with researchers to address behavioral-health issues like suicidal and homicidal ideation among soldiers,” says Destiny Ramjohn.
Indeed, Dr. Destiny Ramjohn understands the incredible stress and pressures that our men and women in uniform face. Whether it’s post-traumatic stress disorder or other pressures, Dr. Destiny Ramjohn acknowledges the potential mental and health risks that can affect servicemen and women.
“Service members and veterans face unique challenges. From being separated from loved ones to the stressors that are inherent in extended deployment, there are a plethora of emotions that accompany being at war,” says Destiny Ramjohn. “Anxiety, substance abuse, and other behavioral health concerns must be considered when working with servicemen and women. In many cases, exposure to improvised explosive devises can also cause traumatic brain injury or multiple concussions. The ramifications are many.”
Using research to help others isn’t exclusive to the military, Destiny Ramjohn emphasized. She has used her research and analysis to help other demographics in society to address issues such as tobacco use and sexually transmitted diseases.
Dr. Destiny Ramjohn has worked with a focus on her main professional interest, which is improving the military behavioral health protocols and evaluating programs. In her work, she is primarily interested in the way the military deals with behavioral health issues, and does research to facilitate improvements. “I work with researchers to address behavioral-health issues like suicidal and homicidal ideation among soldiers,” says Destiny Ramjohn.
Indeed, Dr. Destiny Ramjohn understands the incredible stress and pressures that our men and women in uniform face. Whether it’s post-traumatic stress disorder or other pressures, Dr. Destiny Ramjohn acknowledges the potential mental and health risks that can affect servicemen and women.
“Service members and veterans face unique challenges. From being separated from loved ones to the stressors that are inherent in extended deployment, there are a plethora of emotions that accompany being at war,” says Destiny Ramjohn. “Anxiety, substance abuse, and other behavioral health concerns must be considered when working with servicemen and women. In many cases, exposure to improvised explosive devises can also cause traumatic brain injury or multiple concussions. The ramifications are many.”
Using research to help others isn’t exclusive to the military, Destiny Ramjohn emphasized. She has used her research and analysis to help other demographics in society to address issues such as tobacco use and sexually transmitted diseases.
