Publications - Military Families

More Vets Getting Mental Health Care, More Need Care, by Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun, Jul 30 2010.

“As the wars continue in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Department of Veterans Affairs can be sure of something: more people will leave the military in need of long-term medical care and long-term mental health care. ”

Study Suggests More Veterans May Be Helped by Talking About Killing, by James Dao, New York Times, Feb 13 2010.

“Killing is the one thing many combat veterans avoid discussing when they return home, whether out of shame, guilt or a deep fear of being misunderstood. ”

Mental Health Issues Among Wives of Deployed, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Jan 5 2010.

“Researchers have discovered wives of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and other mental health conditions. ”

Once a Warrior - Always a Warrior: Navigating the Transition from Combat to Home, by Charles Hoge, 2010.

Deployments Taking Toll on Military’s Children, by James Dao, New York Times, Dec 7 2009.

“After eight years of war, the young people left back home are reporting emotional wear and tear, a study finds. ”

Military Rules Said to Hinder Therapy, by James Dao, New York Times, Dec 6 2009.

“Confidentiality rules breed suspicion in troops, and, some say, often make psychotherapy less effective. ”

Military Children Psychologically Impacted by Deployment, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Aug 13 2009.

“Researchers have discovered that a significant number of children who have a parent deployed in the War on Terror are at high risk for psychosocial problems. ”

Vets' Mental Health Diagnoses Rising, by James Dao, New York Times, Jul 16 2009.

“Over a third of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans received a mental health diagnosis after 2001, a study found. ”

Home Again, by Dorinda Silver Williams, 2009.

Wartime Deployment Influences Child Behavior, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Nov 5 2008.

“A new report discovers children ages 3 to 5 with a parent deployed to a war zone appear to exhibit more behavior problems than their peers whose parents are not deployed. ”

When Strains on Military Families Turn Deadly, by Lizette Alvarez and Deborah Sontag, New York Times, Feb 15 2008.

“An examination of cases of fatal domestic violence and child abuse indicate wartime pressures have complicated the Pentagon's efforts to change the current system. ”

Your Military Family Network: Your Connection to Military Friendly Businesses, Resources, Benefits, Information and Advice, by Military Family Network (MFN), 2008.

Life After Deployment: Military families share reunion stories and advice, by Karen Pavlicin, 2007.

I Miss You!: A Military Kid's Book About Deployment, by Beth Andrews, 2007.

I'm Already Home...Again - Keeping Your Family Close While on Assignment or Deployment, by Dumler, Elaine, 2006.