The effect of non-operational family separations on family functioning and well-being among Royal Navy/Royal Marines families

Abstract: Military families can experience a variety of different separations due to the occupational demands of Service personnel. The most prominent of these is the deployment …

Stories & Insights

Summary: The ShoutOUT campaign is the second in a series of initiatives sponsored by Melbourne Legacy through grants provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). …

The impact of military life on young children: A call for early intervention

Abstract: There is a paucity of studies relating to the impact of military life on children under the age of 5, yet these children are undergoing a period of rapid brain …

Geographic mobility and special education services: Understanding the experiences of Canadian military families

Abstract: Introduction: American research suggests that stressors associated with growing up in a military family, including geographic mobility, may affect the academic …

Injured female Veterans’ experiences with community reintegration: a qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Reintegration back into civilian life post-deployment can be difficult for military Veterans, particularly those who have physical and psychological …

The Courts and Military Families: Urgent Action Needed

Abstract: This policy brief explores the demographics of military families in the context of family court, with recommendations for families impacted by military service and …

Conference Poster - Having a Father in the Military: Deployment, PTSD, and Offspring Well-Being

This poster was exhibited at the 2018 Veterans Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement conference, which was organised and hosted by theKings Centre for Military Health …

Problem-focused coping mediates the effect of subclinical trauma symptoms in returning service members on psychological distress in their civilian partners

Abstract: Much correlational research has reported on the relationship that exists between clinically verified trauma symptoms in returning soldiers and self-reports of distress …

What Does the Term 'Military Family' Mean? - A Comparison Across Four Countries

Abstract: Defining a family is particularly important for military family health research and for the provision of services and benefits. Studies repeatedly stress the importance …

Spouse and Family Functioning Before and After a Marine’s Suicide: Comparisons to Deaths by Accident and in Combat

Abstract: The impact of service member suicides on families is not well understood. Civilian studies have demonstrated that family survivors of suicide deaths experience …

Evaluating Behavioral Health Interventions for Military-connected Youth: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Military-connected youth are at increased risk for experiencing distinct psychosocial and behavioral health vulnerabilities. Although behavioral health interventions …