Military Family Resources

Military & Mental Health

Veterans, individuals actively serving in the military, and their families face many challenges that can contribute to mental health issues including exposure to trauma, repeated deployments leading to long periods of time spent away from friends and family, transitioning to civilian life. Veterans experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD than their non-veteran counterparts.

On this page you will find resources to learn more about mental health as it pertains to those serving in the military and their families, how to best support military family mental health, and locating mental health care specializing in veteran mental health care. 

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