By Clayton MacGillivray, July 17, 2020, Werklund School of Education.
While the conventional image of Canadian Armed Forces personnel is that of individuals who are stoic, steadfast and unflappable, the reality can often be quite different when it comes to mental health. Many grapple with personal wellness as a result of trauma experienced during their time in the military, and these struggles frequently have a significant impact on their family members.
A new research study at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education is exploring the influence a parent’s occupational stress injury (OSI) may have on an adolescent’s mental health. Specifically, the researchers want to better understand the protective factors that help children and teens to thrive in the face of trying circumstances and the ways in which youth in military families may be uniquely resilient. Results of the study will be used to design intervention and prevention programs to support military and first responder families.
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