Screening Military Dependent Adolescent Females for Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are increasing in frequency among adolescents. The active duty military population has a high prevalence of eating disorders.
Eating disorders are increasing in frequency among adolescents. The active duty military population has a high prevalence of eating disorders.
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male veterans has been linked with impaired family relationships and psychopathology in their children. Less is known about symptoms in children of veterans with partial PTSD.
The severity of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported by military parents appears to predict affective and behavioral symptoms presented by their children. Veteran’s symptoms also appear to hinder the relationship with their child.
The present study examined whether discrepancies between adolescent and parent ratings of family dynamics predict adolescent well-being over time.