Everyday Mental Health for Military Families

A list of standard health assessment tools to evaluate patients with deployment-related concerns is: Post Deployment Clinical Assessment Tool (PDCAT), Patient Health Questionnaire, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist (PCL), and Short Form Health Survey 36 Item (SF-36v2).

In order to recognize symptoms of depression, and whether or not depression is a problem for you, answer these questions, recording the indicated numeric score for each question.

This site provides information and resources to help you identify anxiety disorders.

Laughter is still the best medicine. For more information on laughter therapy visit this website.

Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health. NIMH supports research on the following disorders: Anxiety ,Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD),Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders), Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness),Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),Schizophrenia, and Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

Returning Service members often have questions abut how to reconnect with their spouses and children. A child’s reactions depend on his or her own personality, but there are several things that all returning parents should keep in mind. This site offers tips for returning service members to reconnect with their children.

This site is designed specifically for military teens in the process of moving to a new location. Topics covered include interesting articles such as “We’re moving again ,” and “ Your New Life.” The site also features a helpful Military Teens Moving Guide.

The Military Child Education Coalition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, world-wide organization that identifies the challenges that face the highly mobile military child, increases awareness of these challenges in military and educational communities and initiates and implements programs to meet the challenges. MCEC's goal is to level the educational playing field for military children wherever they are located around the world and to serve as a model for all highly mobile children.

CGEA offers great resources to help you support and care for children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This site offers information on the death of a parent or other loved and the lasting influence on a child's life. Other useful topics include: Compassion, care, connection, understanding and patience can help and No one should face grief alone.