Dilemmas Families Face in Talking with Returning U.S. Military Service Members About Seeking Professional Help for Mental Health Issues

Potential dilemmas family members may experience when talking with returning Service members about their mental health were addressed. Family members of Service members who served in Iraq or Afghanistan read a scenario where their Service member was displaying posttraumatic stress disorder or depression symptoms. Participants described goals they would pursue, barriers they might encounter, and strategies they would employ in such a situation.