Reserve Component

The deployment of a spouse who serves in the military can place additional stress on a marriage. This study sought to examine the explicit relationship between prior deployments, combat exposure, and symptoms of PTSD on couples’ level of marital satisfaction.

Military service members have an increased risk of developing mental health (MH) problems following deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan, yet only a small percentage seek mental health treatment.

Data from a recently deployed National Guard and Reserve sample were used to assess the prevalence of mental health issues and mental health service utilization within 12 months post-deployment.