http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/templates/NMFA/img/logo.gifhttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics/http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//self-help-magazine-l145.htmlSelfhelpMagazine is a service-oriented, educational forum written by behavioral health-care professionals, students and our readership. Their work is a labor of love on the part of all hundreds of authors and staff members, who have shared the common goal of bringing science of psychology to the general public in an easy-to-read format as self-help information. http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//american-psychological-association-apa-l138.htmlBased in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//about-com-l137.htmlAbout.com was founded in 1996 and acquired in March 2005 by The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT). The site includes an enormous information collection that of content on numerous subjects. Additionally the site provides users with in-depth consumer-focused topics. http://www.aboutmediakit.com/about/ and http://stress.about.com/od/selfknowledgeselftests/SelfKnowledge_SelfTests_Personality_Tests.htmhttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//strong-bonds-chaplain-facilitated-help-with-relationships-l136.htmlArmy Reserve and National Guard Commanders and Chaplains who want to offer Strong Bonds to their Soldiers should contact the US Army Reserve Command Chaplain’s office at (404) 464-8475 or the National Guard Bureau Chaplains office at (866) 839-7438. Active Component Commanders and chaplains who want to offer Strong Bonds in their unit are encouraged to contact the Family Ministries Officer in the Army Chief of Chaplains Office at (703) 601-4448. Soldiers or family members who want to attend Strong Bonds training should talk to their unit chaplain or go to http://www.strongbonds.org for information regarding dates and locations of training opportunities. Source: http://www.strongbonds.org/skins/strongbonds/display.aspxhttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//national-youth-network-l127.htmlThe Mission of National Youth Network is to educate parents of troubled teens on child behavior including attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, drug abuse, teen depression, behavior modification or intervention programs such as wilderness programs, boarding schools, residential treatment, weight loss camps, and other adolescent programs. http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//national-youth-violence-prevention-resource-center-gangs-and-teens-l126.htmlThis site provides information and resources regarding gangs and teens.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//kids-health-for-parents-l125.htmlInformation and resources for parents about children and eating disorders.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//national-institute-of-mental-health-eating-disorders-l124.htmlA detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. (2007) http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//american-psychiatric-association-eating-disorders-questions-to-ask-l123.htmlReview the following "Questions to Ask" about eating disorders so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//medline-plus-eating-disorders-l122.htmlThis site provides information and resources about Eating Disorders.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//american-psychiatric-association-eating-disorders-l121.htmlAn APA expert answers common questions about Eating Disordershttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//pre-to-post-and-reintegration-what-is-normal-what-should-i-look-for-l119.htmlMilitary Child Education Coalition: Deployment Cycle Booklethttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//american-psychiatric-association-healthy-minds-healthy-lives-l115.htmlThis site provides information and resources about a variety of topics in relation to mental health.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//american-institute-of-stress-l113.htmlIf you were to ask a dozen people to define stress, or explain what causes stress for them, or how stress affects them, you would likely get 12 different answers to each of these requests. The reason for this is that there is no definition of stress that everyone agrees on, what is stressful for one person may be pleasurable or have little effect on others and we all react to stress differently. That's easily illustrated by the list of 50 Common Signs And Symptoms Of Stress noted under Effects Of Stress and the attached diagram illustrating how it affects different parts of the body. http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//humana-healthcare-services-inc-self-assessment-tools-depression-l102.htmlIn 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.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//humana-healthcare-services-inc-self-assessment-tools-anxiety-disorders-l101.htmlThis site provides information and resources to help you identify anxiety disorders.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//world-laughter-tour-l97.htmlLaughter is still the best medicine. For more information on laughter therapy visit this website.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//mental-health-america-l96.htmlMental 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.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//military-spouses-career-network-l70.htmlThis web site is intended to supplement the resources of your installation's Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP)/Spouse Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) by bridging the gaps, empowering you with additional resources to facilitate self-management of your career development, and helping to develop more and better employment opportunities for us all. Your installation's FMEAP/SEAP is your local source of information on employment, education, and career development opportunities.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Official-DoD-and-VA-Websites//us-army-europe-community-resource-guides-l61.htmlThe Army has provided Community Resource Guides for many geographic locations in Europe on this website. These guides provide phone numbers, email addresses and links to information on a full range of service and family member support topics.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//roadmap-to-reintegration-l60.htmlThis website is intended to provide Soldiers, Civilians, and Family Members with the resources they need for personal reintegration, family reunion and reestablishment of personal readiness after returning from deployment.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//hooah-4-health-l57.htmlDeployment Guide For Families of Deploying Soldiers. Separation and Reunionhttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//battlemind-training-l54.htmlThe goal of this training is to develop a realistic preview, in the form of a briefing, of the stresses and strains of deployment on Soldiers. Four training briefs have been developed and are available for Soldiers, Leaders, National Guard/Reserves, and families.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families//the-national-institute-of-mental-health-nimh-l51.htmlThe 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)http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//reconnecting-with-your-children-national-mental-health-association-l50.htmlReturning 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.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//military-teens-on-the-move-mtom-l47.htmlThis 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.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//channing-bete-l41.htmlInteractive pamphlets on deployment, reintegration (e.g., “Know What? I’m Ready for Reunion!” and “Military Family Wellbeing” and “Your Parent is Coming Home!”)http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//veterans-and-families-l35.htmlVeterans and Families Coming Home is a national non-profit community service and support organization, founded and directed by veterans, parents, grandparents, family members, employers, mental health professionals, academics and community leaders.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//the-tragedy-assistance-program-for-survivors-l31.htmlThe Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS) was founded in the wake of a military tragedy -- the deaths of eight soldiers aboard an Army National Guard aircraft in November 1992. http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration-center-for-substance-abuse-prevention-samsha-l30.htmlThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources -- programs, policies and grants -- toward that outcome.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//strong-bonds-l29.htmlStrong Bonds is an Army unit-based, chaplain-led program that helps Soldiers and their Families build strong relationships. The program's mission is to build Soldier readiness by providing skills the Soldier can use to strengthen his or her marriage and other relationships. It includes four sub-programs: Single soldier program (Helps warriors choose wisely and build life-long , Couple program, Family program, and Couples preparing for or returning from deployment.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//sesame-street-talk-listen-connect-helping-families-cope-with-military-deployment-l27.htmlBeing a part of the military can be a real challenge, particulary for your children. That's why Sesame Street Workshop and Wal*Mart stores have partnered to create 'Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families Cope with Military Deployment'http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Official-DoD-and-VA-Websites//force-health-protection-and-readiness-library-l18.htmlThe Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Force Health Protection & Readiness (FHP&R) serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) for all DoD deployment medicine policies, programs, and activities. In carrying out these responsibilities the office is responsible for deployment related health policy, doctrine, theater information systems, system rightsizing, and international agreements.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//deployment-health-clinical-center-library-l15.htmlResources, assessment tools, forms and measures and related information.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//deployment-health-clinical-center-dhcc-l14.htmlPDHealth.mil was designed to assist clinicians in the delivery of post-deployment healthcare by fostering a trusting partnership between military men and women, veterans, their families, and their healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality care for those who make sacrifices in the world's most hazardous workplace.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Official-DoD-and-VA-Websites//deployment-health-support-directorate-force-health-protection-and-readiness-l13.htmlThe Force Health Protection and Readiness Directorate, formerly the Deployment Health Support Directorate, was established by the DoD to ensure that medical lessons learned from previous conflicts and deployments are integrated into current policy, doctrine and practice. Current information on deployment-related health issues is published on an interactive web site, Deployment LINK. The Directorate also operates a toll-free, direct hotline number where staff members answer deployment-related questions, locate lost medical records and provide contact information in the Department of Veterans Affairs. The number is 800-497-6261.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//courage-to-care-l12.htmlCourage to Care is an electronic health campaign consisting of fact sheets that deal with health topics relevant to military life. Courage to Care content is developed by leading military health experts from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//combat-stress-center-l10.htmlThis site features various articles in PDF format for coping with stressful situations. The site offers items for service members returning from a combat environment.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//troubledteen-com-l128.htmlLearning about gangs and signs of gang activity can help you as a parent protect your children and your community from the fear and destruction that gangs can inflict. Available to help 24/7 Toll free 1-800-917-3959http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//humana-healthcare-services-inc-self-assessment-tools-alcohol-abuse-l100.htmlThis questionnaire will help you to gauge your own drinking habits and whether or not they are cause for concern. Please read the following statements, recording the indicated numeric score for each true or false response.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress//youth-coping-with-military-deployment-amedd-center-school-child-mr-poe-and-teen-coping-with-separation-videos-l52.htmlThis site features FAMILY RE-INTEGRATION DVD/VIDEOS & HANDOUTS. The DVD/CD includes a puppet video program for six to eleven year olds (“Mr. Po and Friends”) and a teen interview video for twelve to nineteen year olds (“Promoting Resilience in Your Family”) dealing with family deployment issues. Viewing the interactive video programs with your children can help decrease some of the negative outcomes of family separation. Parents, guardians, and community support providers will learn right along with the children by viewing the video and discussing the questions and issues provided in the facilitator’s guides with the children during and/or after the program. The reintegration family tool kit provides a simple, direct way to help communities reduce tension and anxiety, and utilize mental health resources more appropriately; promoting healthy coping mechanisms for the entire deployment cycle that will help families readjust more quickly on redeployment. Information for Toddlers ages 3-5; Children 6-11 and Teens 12-18.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//usa4militaryfamilies-l34.htmlThe USA4 Military Families initiative seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of Military members and their families, particularly as those needs intersect with state public policy. Through state/military partnerships, DoD seeks to develop relationships with states, work with them to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly improve the quality of life for military families.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//sesame-street-workshop-when-parents-are-deployed-l28.htmlA television special geared to address the challenges military families face with deploymenthttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Official-DoD-and-VA-Websites//military-onesource-l24.htmlToll Free Number 1-800-342-9647 The Department of Defense offers a 24/7 Military OneSource Call Center and website which provides military service and family member supportive information, community referrals, counseling, education materials, free webinars and other services. Additional phone numbers for those with disabilities are shown on the Military OneSource website. Beginning in October 2007, Military OneSource will offer a new telephonic consultation service especially for those who live in Europe.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Children-and-Deployment//department-of-defense-office-of-the-military-child-in-transition-and-deployment-l19.htmlThe purpose of this site is to better enable the children of military personnel, their parents, special needs families, military leaders and educators to deal with the various issues that face the military child by providing each group with access to information, tools and resources from a central location. Ultimately, this site aims to enhance the educational and social well being of all military children by increasing the understanding and awareness of how to meet their unique needs.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//deployment-health-and-family-readiness-library-l16.htmlThis website is the result of a partnership between DoD Health Affairs and DoD Military Community & Family Policy. It provides official fact sheets and other user friendly resources about environmental, occupational and physical health issues related to deployment as well as family readiness information.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Everyone-Has-Stress//center-for-health-promotion-and-preventive-medicine-chppm-l2.htmlCHPPM is a key player of medical support to combat forces and of the military managed-care system. It provides worldwide scientific expertise and services in clinical and field preventive medicine, environmental and occupational health, health promotion and wellness, epidemiology and disease surveillance, toxicology, and related laboratory sciences. It supports readiness by keeping soldiers fit to fight, while also promoting wellness among their families and the Federal civilian workforce.