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Deploying Solutions: Tackling Barriers to Pediatric Mental Health Care for Military-Connected Children in Primary

Heather L Johnson1, Paul J Ling2, Catherine G Ling3

  • 1Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Daniel K Inouye Graduate School of Nursing, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|January 25, 2026
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Military children face unique mental health access barriers for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Improving identification, training, and primary care integration is crucial for military family well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric mental health care access
  • Military-connected children's well-being
  • Behavioral health integration

Background:

  • Military-connected children experience unique challenges accessing pediatric mental health services.
  • Conditions like anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are prevalent.
  • Existing disparities in access disproportionately affect children of active-duty service members.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges military-connected children face in accessing pediatric mental health care.
  • To identify disparities in access and highlight areas for improvement.
  • To advocate for enhanced support systems within military and civilian healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Review of national survey data on pediatric mental health access.
  • Analysis of challenges related to specific mental health conditions.
  • Examination of current healthcare system structures and provider readiness.

Main Results:

  • Significant disparities exist in mental health care access for military-connected children.
  • There is a critical need for enhanced identification strategies for mental health conditions.
  • Improved provider training and integration of behavioral health into primary care are essential.

Conclusions:

  • Both military and civilian healthcare systems must expand access to pediatric mental health services.
  • Reducing stigma associated with mental health is vital for military families.
  • Strengthening provider readiness to manage common mental health concerns in primary care settings is necessary to support military family resilience.

Keywords:
Access to careBehavioral health integrationMilitary-connected childrenPediatric mental healthPrimary careTelehealth

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