Dr. Mohr is directing the Anger Assessment and Risk Mitigation for Military Operational Readiness (ARMOR), which aims to develop and test screening tools to identify problematic anger and loneliness—two key risk factors that contribute to alcohol misuse, suicidality, and poor psychological health among service members. By identifying these risks early and examining how social connection serves as a protective factor, the research aims to enable timely, targeted identification of risk factors and facilitate prevention before serious health problems develop. 2025-2028.

The aim of this study, led by Leslie Hammer at OHSU is to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the readiness Supportive Leadership Training-National Guard, or RESULT-NG program—an innovative approach that tackles mental health challenges from the top down. Rather than focusing solely on individual service members, the RESULT-NG program recognizes the role that effective leadership can play in preventing psychological health problems. 2025-2029.

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Our team is currently collaborating with Stanford University School of Medicine (Karen Osilla) and University of Florida (Lindsey Rodriguez) on National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH/NIAAA) funded research. Alcohol misuse is a prevalent and serious problem with significant harms to society, individuals, and their relationships. Romantic partners have a strong influence on their partner's behavior, uniquely positioning them as a motivator and supportive factor in changing their partner's alcohol use, but little evidence exists on the specific ways they can influence their partner. The impact this has on the quality of their relationship, communication, and overall well-being has yet to be explored. Thus, this study utilizes qualitative, quantitative, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) data from both partners to develop a web-based intervention that applies communication-based personalized feedback to support the concerned partner (CP) in motivating their drinking partner (DP) to reduce drinking and other adverse relationship outcomes. 2024-2027.

The primary aim of the RESULT study was to customize and empirically evaluate our evidence-based training intervention, designed for platoon leadership teams and targeting the psychological health, resilience and readiness of active-duty service members. The intervention integrated concepts from previously-validated trainings informed by social support theory, mental health awareness, and behavioral health leadership. To learn more about the intervention, check out a recent podcast where we describe this work.   

MESH was focused on improving the social connectedness, health and well-being of Oregon National Guard service members and their families. Our integrated Total Worker Health® (TWH) Intervention combined health protection in the form of supervisor support training with health promotion, specifically feedback to improve sleep-health behaviors. 

For more information about evidence-based manager support training: www.supportiveworkplaces.org

SERVe was a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of Veteran Supportive Supervisory Training (VSST) with pre- and post-training evaluations. VSST focuses on increasing support for veterans and their families in the civilian workforce with positive impacts expected at both home and work. As part of this larger study conducted in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Hammer, Dr. Mohr directed the Daily Family Study (DFS) in which veterans participating in SERVe and their spouses/cohabiting partners were invited to complete a brief daily online survey regarding activities, work, family and social life.