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Designed for military service members, this web page discusses signs of distress and suicidal thoughts and encourages readers to get help when they feel suicidal or unsafe or are in crisis. It also identifies sources of additional information and support.
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The mission of the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, according to its website, is "to promote[s] state-of-the-science traumatic brain injury care from point-of-injury to reintegration for service members, veterans, and their families to prevent and mitigate consequences of mild to severe TBI [traumatic brain injury]."
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This fact sheet was written by experts who understand the impact of deployment and family trauma and contains useful information for parents and family caregivers to help children cope during a parent’s deployment.
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This tip sheet provides ideas and suggestions for family members of military personnel who are returning home and offers ways to participate in relationships and routine activities again.
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This resource from the Uniformed Services University teaches families about depression. It lists symptoms of depression throughout all ages to help individuals speak about depression more effectively with family, friends, or providers.
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This website aims to educate military families concerning the rights, benefits, and services available to them, and to inform them about issues that affect their lives. Information is provided on topics including deployment, health care, family life, education, and money.
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Designed for mental health professionals and researchers, this online fact sheet provides information about trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide. It presents suicide statistics, identifies types of trauma associated with increased risk of suicide (e.g., military sexual trauma), explores research on whether PTSD increases suicide risk, and highlights types of treatment for PTSD that may also lower risk for suicide.
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This online article describes the impact on families when a loved one is deployed to war. It discusses the emotional cycle of deployment, family difficulties, changes in family systems, special concerns, and suggestions for coping.
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This online article provides an overview of suicide prevention in the Marine Corps, identifies warning signs and risk factors for suicide, and highlights ways for Marine Corps members and their loved ones to ask questions and offer support if they are concerned about someone. The web page also lists helplines and other sources of additional support.
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This web page includes information on the most common relationship problems for people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It explains why these relationship problems occur and offers suggestions for those who have a loved one who is suffering from PTSD.
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This website helps support active duty military personnel and veterans and their families facing mental illnesses such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.
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This website features information and resources on a range of topics relevant to military families, such as military homecomings, the transition to civilian life, and relocation. Resources include videos, coloring and activity books, and tips for supporting children and other members of military families in coping with the stressors of military life.
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The Real Warriors Campaign is an initiative to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans, and their families.
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Zero to Three is an organization that supports the healthy development and well-being of infants and toddlers and their families. Their military-specific website includes flyers, articles, activity books, and other helpful materials geared specifically toward helping military parents to support their young children.
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This web page provides information on how to figure out if you may have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and what you should do if you think that you do. It includes information regarding why help for PTSD is necessary and treatments that are available.
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TRICARE is the U.S. Department of Defense healthcare program for members of the uniformed services and their families. This website provides information about general health, services, and benefits.
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This website allows military personnel and their families to find a community-based Vet Center near them (there are 207 nationwide). Vet Centers provide free readjustment counseling and outreach services to veterans who served in a combat zone and to military family members dealing with military-related issues.
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This website offers independent study courses to help health providers better serve their veteran patients. Course topics include posttraumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injury.
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This website provides a support network, resources, information, a 24-hour hotline, and more for the surviving families of those who have died in service to America.
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This online article reviews how family members can be affected by having a loved one with posttraumatic stress disorder. It discusses common reactions family members will have to a loved one’s traumatic experience and what professionals can do to help these families. [Authors: Carlson, E. B., & Ruzek, J.]
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Veterans and their loved ones can reach the Veterans Crisis Line for free, confidential support even if they are not registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or enrolled in VA health care. The VA is partnering with SAMHSA to operate the national helpline.
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This fact sheet explains the types of issues that reservists may experience when they make the transition from active duty back to their former job or workplace. Appropriate for both the military and civilian community, it can also be used as an educational tool for professionals.
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This is a self-test from "Tears of a warrior: A family’s story of combat and living with PTSD" (posttraumatic stress disorder) that can help military personnel determine if they are experiencing normal levels of anxiety and stress after a deployment, or if they are experiencing symptoms of PTSD. It can be taken alone in complete privacy and includes a score sheet.
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This manual provides guidance for prescribers, administrators, and program managers in pharmacological treatment of people with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and opioid use disorder. The manual also provides links to information about psychosocial interventions.
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This fact sheet describes the effect of depression on members of the military and their families. It also covers how the primary care setting can be used to help with early identification and intervention.
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