http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/templates/NMFA/img/logo.gifhttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//suicide-risk-questionnaire-l135.htmlWorried about a friend of a loved one? Take a minute to fill out this questionnaire to help determine whether your loved one is at risk.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//national-suicide-prevention-lifeline-l134.htmlEach month, the Lifeline Network serves over 45,000 callers who are in emotional distress. You can reach the Lifeline by dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Although suicide prevention is our primary mission, people call the Lifeline for many reasons.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//suicide-hotline-information-l133.htmlThe USA National Suicide Hotline is toll free, 24/7 number is 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433. The number for deaf individuals is: Deaf Hotline (TTY): 1-800-799-4889 Each State has their own Hotline. This can be obtained by linking to: http://suicidehotlines.com/ and scrolling down to “Hotlines in Your State” and clink on your particular state. It is best to contact the National Suicide Hotline.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//when-your-son-or-daughter-is-deployed-l131.htmlA son’s or daughter’s deployment can stir up conflicting emotions in a parent. While you are proud of your service member’s accomplishments, you may be concerned for his or her safety, especially if the deployment is to an area of conflict. It’s important to keep in mind that your son or daughter is capable, trained, and well equipped to carry out his or her mission. Also remember that the best thing you can do for your son or daughter is to offer your support and encouragement. Read more...http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//our-sons-our-daughters-a-national-guard-parent-s-guidebook-to-deployment-by-paula-sumrall-l130.htmlA great resource for parent's of National Guard members.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//your-soldier-your-army-by-vicki-cody-l129.htmlA great resource for all parents, regardless of their servicemember’s affiliation.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//nmfa-report-on-cycles-of-deployment-l120.htmlAn Analysis of Survey Responses from April through September, 2005http://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/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//spouse-battlemind-training-l109.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 are available for Soldiers, Leaders, National Guard/Reserves, and families. Visit http://www.battlemind.org/spouse_battlemind.html for additional information.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//combat-operational-stress-control-cosc-l108.htmlThis site provides multiple resources for Marines and their families to deal with deployment-related stress.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//signs-and-symptoms-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-l106.htmlThis site discusses the signs and symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//national-suicide-prevention-lifeline-l69.htmlThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With over 120 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//soldiers-redeployment-information-brochure-chppm-l65.htmlCoping strategies for redeployment home.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//ngb-benefits-guide-l64.htmlAlthough primarily designated to answer the questions a spouse may have, this guide provides a valuable resource to all family members who may have questions about these entitlements and benefits or simply need to know who to contact for assistance. 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/Deployment-and-Stress/Children-and-Deployment//attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-and-add-l39.htmlWhat is ADHD and ADD? The National Institute of Mental Health addresses the disorder and treatment of the disorder.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/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//strategic-outreach-to-families-of-all-reserves-sofar-l26.htmlA Pro Bono project to provide mental health services to families of Army Reservists.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//returning-from-the-war-zone-a-guide-for-families-of-military-members-national-center-for-ptsd-l25.htmlThe days and weeks after a homecoming from war can be filled with excitement, relief, and many other feelings. This guide is for military family members, like you. This guide is also helpful for friends and returning veterans themselves. Following the veterans return from overseas duty, the entire family will go through a transition. This guide will help each of you understand readjustment during homecoming.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//military-money-l22.htmlInCharge® Education Foundation developed Military Money® to provide an authoritative financial resource for military families and help ensure the fighting readiness of America’s armed forces by enhancing their financial readiness to make informed decisions in their everyday lives. The magazine and its companion website, explore such personal finance issues as money management, home and family life for military families, education and career advice, deployment and relocation, and transitioning to the civilian world.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/Deployment-and-Stress/Individual-Augmentees-IAs//navy-fleet-and-family-support-center-individual-augmentees-l66.htmlThe site features several publications for Individual Augmentees and family members. Handbooks provide basic information about preparing and managing an IA deployment. They are updated quarterly to ensure you have the most current information.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress//the-american-psychological-association-s-resilience-in-a-time-of-war-l53.htmlThe American Psychological Association (APA), located in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Its membership includes more than 150,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. APA works to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare.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/Deployment-and-Stress/Children-and-Deployment//american-academy-of-pediatrics-l38.htmlSite dedicated to the effects of deployment on child and adolescent mental health.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.