Parnell, Nathan (2024) Paternal PTSD or depression, adolescent mental health, and family functioning: A study of UK military families. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, 10 (2). pp. 63-78. ISSN 2368-7924 Full text available

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Abstract

Limited research has explored the relationships between paternal mental health, adolescent offspring mental health, and family functioning in United Kingdom military populations. The authors investigated this in a study of 105 serving and ex-serving members of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, with adolescent offspring ages 11 to 17 years. It was found military fathers with symptoms of PTSD or depression had more family difficulties, particularly around communication. Their adolescent offspring were also more likely to meet criteria for mental health disorders. These findings demonstrate the importance of supporting military fathers and their families with mental health and well-being.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	adolescent, depression, family, family functioning, father, mental health, military, paternal, posttraumatic stress, disorder, PTSD, UK Armed Forces, Veteran, Open Access
Subjects:	Children, Young People and Developmental Pyschology > Adolescents- Psychology Disabilities & Disorders (mental & physical) > Depression Families > Parent Child Relations/Parenthood Families > Families - Psychology Human Psychological Processes > Stress
Department/People:	Children, Young Adult and Family Services
URI:	https://repository.tavistockandportman.ac.uk/id/eprint/2899

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