Caring for a Service member who has experienced polytrauma injuries is often taxing for family members. Family members of military polytrauma patients admitted to a polytrauma rehabilitation center were surveyed regarding their needs and satisfaction with treatment.
This study assessed risk-taking behavior in a unique adolescent population: family members of active and retired military personnel. Significantly fewer adolescents in our group engaged in at-risk behaviors compared with national statistics, demonstrating the need for further research.
It is often assumed that military youth face greater stressors than civilian youth, which may increase risk for problematic behavior; however, that may not necessarily be the case.
Aim: The aim was to explore emotional distress and health risk behaviours of mothers of servicemen. The study was inspired by the first author's clinical practice in primary care among women who reported significant emotional distress surrounding impending deployment of their sons.
While ample research has examined the effects of deployment on Service members and their spouses and children, few studies have examined the experiences of Service members' parents.
Recent research has shown a relationship between self-disclosure and symptoms of posttraumatic stress in combat veterans.
The amount of positive and negative emotions that Service members share with others following deployment may impact later adjustment and well-being.
Domestic violence rates among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are higher than those of the general population. Individuals who have been diagnosed with PTSD who seek couples therapy with their partners constitute an understudied population.
Mental health diagnoses following deployment can influence Veterans' relationships and risk for domestic violence.
Emerging literature shows a consistent pattern of relationship and psychological distress in spouses or partners of combat veterans with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).