Dilemmas families face in talking with returning U.S. military service members about seeking professional help for mental health issues
- Wilson, S. R., Gettings, P. E., Hall E. D., & Pastor, R. G. (2015). Dilemmas families face in talking with returning U.S. Military service members about seeking professional help for mental health issues. Health Communication, 30(8), 772-783. doi:10.1080/10410236.2014.899659
- Potential dilemmas family members may experience when talking with returning Service members about their mental health were addressed. Family members of Service members who served in Iraq or Afghanistan read a scenario where their Service member was displaying posttraumatic stress disorder or depression symptoms. Participants described goals they would pursue, barriers they might encounter, and strategies they would employ in such a situation.
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