Military Families Support Directory
WebMD is working with the White House on the "Joining Forces" initiative to support military families. Because of the dedication and sacrifice service members provide, we as a community have a responsibility to assist them and their families in the challenges they may face before, during, and after deployment. For military members, these challenges may include depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury. Meanwhile military families at home are shouldering the responsibilities of daily life on their own, while worrying about their loved ones who are deployed. The links below can help us identify these stressors so all of us can help support the resilience and well-being of military families.
Medical Reference
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Resources for Military Families
WebMD provides a list of resources for military families facing challenges that affect their health and well being.
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Childhood Depression
Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. Learn the signs of childhood depression and how it's treated.
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Alcohol Use Disorder
Just because you drink doesn't mean you have alcohol use disorder. Find out how to know if you have it.
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Mental Illness in Children
Learn more from WebMD about mental illness in children, including risk factors and treatments.
Features
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Veterans' Health Problems: Limb Loss, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and More
WebMD discusses common veteran or military health problems, how to cope with these health conditions, and how military families can find support.
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Depression: Why Aren't You Getting Treatment?
A look at common reasons why people avoid treatment for depression and expert advice on how to get past them.
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When Depression Runs in Families
If depression runs in your family, you can help your children identify and cope with the disease.
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Bob Woodruff's Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff talks with WebMD about his experiences before, during, and after a traumatic brain injury that occurred in Iraq while on a 2006 reporting assignment.