Researchers examined the levels of psychopathology (mental health disorders) in a sample of military children and adolescents living on a military post. Military children and their parents participated in the study (N = 294 families).

1995

Jensen, P. S.

Watanabe, H. K.

Richters, J. E.

Cortes, R.

Roper, M.

Liu, S.

Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in US Military Families

Abstract

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been challenging for US uniformed service families and their children. Almost 60% of US service members have family responsibilities.

2013

Siegel, B. S.

Davis, B. E.

Caring For Military Children in the 21st Century

Abstract

Purpose: Civilian healthcare professionals provide approximately 2/3 of the healthcare for the 2 million U.S. military children. The President of the United States has made their care and support a top national security priority.

2013

Johnson, H. L.

Ling, C. G.

Military Custody and Visitation: Problems and Solutions in the Twenty-First Century

Abstract

Custody and visitation cases involving military personnel bring a new level of complexity to an area which is already very difficult for judges. Several states have already taken action to provide tailored and specific protections for military families facing visitation and custody disputes.

2014

Sullivan, M. E.

The Contribution of Personal and Exposure Characteristics to the Adjustment of Adolescents Following War

Abstract

The study examined the unique contribution of both personal characteristics and several types of exposure variables to the adjustment of Israeli adolescents following the Second Lebanon War.

2013

Lavi, T,

Green, O.

Dekel, R.