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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)

Military Child Education Coalition: Deployment Cycle Booklet

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).

An Analysis of Survey Responses from April through September, 2005

Worried 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.

This 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.

The 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.

Maintaining a family routine and tending to your needs or the needs of family members can be very difficult when a spouse or partner has been deployed. You may experience separation anxiety, fear, anger, loneliness, and other strong emotions during the deployment of your spouse. By knowing what to expect, learning to recognize the signs that you are having trouble coping, and knowing where to turn for help, you may be able to make this difficult time a little easier.

Helping Children and Families Thrive

This 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.