Easing Reintegration: Telephone Support Groups for Spouses of Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Service Members

Female partners of OEF/OIF Service members participated in a year-long study focused on education, skill-building, and support for Service members. At baseline, six, and twelve months participants were assessed to measure changes in mental health, marriage quality, family coping and communication. Partner depression and anxiety significantly decreased and perceived social support increased during the course of the study.