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Global Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children of Military Service Members

Gregory A Leskin, Steven P Nemcek, Sydni A J Basha

    Psychiatry
    |September 12, 2025
    PubMed

    Insights

    Children of military service members experience higher risks for mental health issues. Family support and tailored interventions are crucial for their resilience and psychological well-being.

    Area of Science:

    • Child and Adolescent Psychology
    • Military Mental Health
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Children of military service members face unique stressors impacting their mental health.
    • Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory provides a framework for understanding these influences.
    • International research highlights varying trends across the United States, UK, Canada, and Australia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review international research on the mental health of children of military service members.
    • To identify risk and protective factors influencing their psychological well-being.
    • To explore effective prevention and intervention strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive review of empirical studies from peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and databases.
    • Analysis of mental health concern rates, risk/protective factors, and intervention approaches.
    • Examination of country-specific trends and research gaps.

    Main Results:

    • Children of military personnel show increased risks for depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.
    • Strong family cohesion, parental mental health, and access to services act as protective factors.
    • Ecological models effectively illustrate the interplay of personal, familial, and societal systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is essential for developing scalable, evidence-based interventions for military families.
    • A family-centered, ecologically informed approach is vital for enhancing resilience and long-term outcomes.
    • Continued focus on supporting the psychological well-being of these children is critical.

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