Funding for Armed Forces Children and Young People: An overview and analysis

Abstract: This report aims to provide a systematic and rigorous account of the landscape of funding that supports Armed Forces children and young people. In the context of this …

Adolescent difficulties during parental deployment and anxiety: a focus on measurement and family processes

Abstract: Approximately 60% of deployed service members leave behind immediate family members, and although military families tend to be adaptive and resilient, evidence suggests …

Understanding and mapping the psychosocial wellbeing support needs of veteran family members across the UK: a multi-methods study

Abstract: The UK Veterans Family Study (UKVFS) is a cross institutional, multi-stage, collaborative research project aimed at better understanding the psychosocial health and …

A scoping review of military and Veteran families within international suicidality and suicide prevention research

Abstract: The impacts of suicidality on families are well known, which is particularly relevant in at-risk populations, such as active duty military personnel and Veteran …

Adverse childhood experiences in military, Veteran, and civilian families

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic early life experiences that can lead to poorer mental, physical, and social outcomes. Children in military and veteran …

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

Abstract: A recent scoping review found that stressors involved in the military lifestyle (i.e., frequent relocation, parental absence, and risk of parental injury) may be …

Rallying to the Flag - A Consolidated Picture of Armed Forces Children’s Education in Scotland in 2021: Laying Foundations & Promoting Development

Abstract: Serving members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families are within the scope of the Covenant. The Scottish Government and all 32 local authorities in Scotland …

Adolescent mental health in military families: Evidence from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study

Abstract: To investigate the association between physical and mental health symptoms in adolescents and having a parent in the Canadian Armed Forces and the moderation of these …

Pre-existing parental stress and youth internalizing symptoms predict parent-reported COVID-related stress in military families

Abstract: Understanding the extent to which youth and families experienced COVID-related stress requires accounting for prior levels of stress and other associated factors. This is …

Veteran family virtual summit 2023: January 26–27, 2023

Abstract: Veteran Families have unique experiences and needs that are often unheard and unaddressed. To start a discussion about these needs, the Atlas Institute hosted the Veteran …

U.S. military Veterans and spouses: Resources for entering the educator workforce

Abstract: The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recognizes and values the personal and professional sacrifices made by our nation’s military connected families. This …

Bereaved Military Families: Relationships and Identity

Abstract: An untimely sudden or violent death is a risk for those serving in the armed forces and can result in unique challenges for surviving military family members. This …