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Mental health of Canadian children growing up in military families: The child perspective

Abstract: A recent scoping review indicated military-connected children face stressors that may increase mental health issues. However, the majority of the included literature was …

Military HealthySteps pilot program outcome study

Abstract:Military families face many unique challenges, including frequent separations, demanding work hours, and relocations. The HealthySteps (HS) program may offset these …

A qualitative study of the capabilities of family members of Veterans living with operational stress injuries

Abstract: Objective: This qualitative study explores the experiences of 26 family members supporting Canadian Armed Forces veterans living with mental health problems including …

The role of Veterans' PTSD symptoms in Veteran couples' insomnia

Abstract: Insomnia contributes to individual mental and physical health and relationship well-being. Veterans' PTSD symptoms are associated with their own insomnia. However, …

Mandated Caregiver Training in the Veterans Health Administration: Caregiver Inquiry Informs National Dissemination

Abstract: A minority of family caregivers receive training, with implications for their own and their recipient's outcomes. Federal policy has supported the implementation and …

A moderated-mediation analysis of pathways in the association between Veterans' health and their spouse's relationship satisfaction: the importance of social support.

Abstract: Introduction: Military personnel and Veterans are at increased risk of mental and physical health conditions, which can impact their families. Spouses often perform a …

Diversity Meets Complexity: Supporting Armed Forces young people to thrive in post-16 education

Commissioned by the SCiP Alliance, with funding from a group of Uni Connect partnerships and the University of Winchester, ‘Diversity Meets Complexity: Supporting Armed Forces …

Modeling Education Deserts for Veterans and Military Families in the Southern United States

Abstract: Despite billions of dollars invested in educational benefits for veterans and active-duty military families under the U.S. Post-9/11 GI Bill, many prospective students …

A systematic review of interventions aimed at enhancing wellbeing, resilience or couple functioning in spouses of serving military personnel; evaluation of a web-based, resilience intervention for military spouses to support wellbeing

Abstract: Objective: Military spouses face unique challenges which can result in psychological distress and breakdowns in relationship satisfaction. Previous reviews have …

Hardships at home: The portrayal of military families in traditional, military community, and military-focused news publications

Abstract: Scholars have described a divide between military and civilian culture, often focusing on the relationship between civilian communities and the Armed Forces and its …

Queering the Study of U.S. Military Family Communication

Abstract: Military families in the United States reflect diverse family forms. They include not only “traditional” families but also single service members, women service …

Identifying the psychosocial determinants of psychological health and wellbeing of families of those who have served in the Armed forces in the 5-Eyes Alliance

Abstract: It is well established that military service can affect both Service personnel and their family members, and that these effects can be adverse (posttraumatic stress …