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Brief‐Systemic Programs for Promoting Mental Health and Relationship Functioning in Military Couples and Families
Author(s) -
Monk J. Kale,
Ruhlmann Lauren M.,
Nelson Goff Briana S.,
Ogolsky Brian G.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of family theory and review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.454
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1756-2589
pISSN - 1756-2570
DOI - 10.1111/jftr.12280
Subject(s) - military personnel , software deployment , service member , military service , mental health , variety (cybernetics) , psychology , stressor , interpersonal communication , distress , face (sociological concept) , service (business) , military psychology , interpersonal relationship , clinical psychology , psychiatry , social psychology , political science , business , computer science , sociology , social science , marketing , artificial intelligence , law , operating system
Abstract Military service members and veterans (SMVs) are considered at risk for developing a variety of relational and mental health concerns. Often, their families also face hardships due to stressors associated with deployment and reintegration, as well as the interpersonal effects of distress. However, there are few systems‐oriented services available to military couples and families. Similarly, the services that are available often go underutilized. To address these gaps, we review existing brief‐systemic programs, which show promise for attracting and helping military families in need. In addition to describing the theoretical underpinnings that support these models and the limited empirical evidence behind them, we also provide recommendations for military scholars and program developers to improve services for SMVs and their families.