Data from 177 couples who attended therapy at two Veteran medical centers were used to examine the effectiveness of couple’s therapy on relationship satisfaction. The influence of demographic, relational, and psychological characteristics was also explored.
An examination of the relationships between parental deployment and the cognitive and social-emotional development of preschool age children was conducted. The study divided U.S.
An exploration of informal and formal supports that National Guard Service members use was conducted.
An in-depth analysis of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veteran’s experiences with suicidal ideation was conducted.
A child being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can involve a lot of changes to family planning for parents.
Children with developmental disabilities may have decreased knowledge of personal safety skills, increasing the risk of maltreatment. Structured interviews assessed the personal safety knowledge of children with developmental disabilities referred to a risk reduction program.
Understanding the characteristics of both the perpetrators and victims of infant and child fatal abuse may help develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
Caring for a child with a developmental disability can be stressful and may be particularly difficult when additional stressors are added.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and severity may impact the relationship adjustment of Service members and their partners.
Spouses of Service members may experience several stressors during the deployment cycle, and it is important to understand how spouses utilize mental health services during this time.