This free handbook helps to prepare family and friends of military service members with information to better understand and cope with the range of emotions and stress that often accompany deployme
This article in the latest volume of the NASP Communique online journal discusses the unique and often challenging role that children of military families face in schools, which often involves freq
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
The recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have required millions of American military personnel to leave their homes and families for deployment. More than 2 million men and women have been called into action since 2001—and almost 40 percent have been deployed more than once.
The purpose of this program is to enhance and/or expand the capacity of substance abuse treatment providers to serve clients who have been underserved because of lack of access to treatment in thei
This Webinar focuses on helping students deal with mental health issues related to deployment in the military. Special presenter, Dr. Dennis Embry, and the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention addresses questions like,
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
