Military leaders recognize that family stress can impact service members. Practicing self- care is good for the whole family. You can learn about self -are issues relevant to children and teens by reviewing the self-help resources posted on this site for service members and families.

United States Air Force Leader’s Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
The purpose of the Leader's Guide is to help unit leaders recognize distress related behaviors, provide support to individuals within the unit, and collaborate with helping agencies to meet the needs of individuals in distress. Although written for Air Force Commanders, information is relevant for other military service branches.

United States Navy Leader’s Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
The focus of this guide is to assist leaders with awareness and intervention strategies before a Sailor has reached the threshold of debilitating distress, as indicated by emotional difficulties, violence or behaviorally linked accidents. 

Leaders Guide for Managing Marines In Distress
Guidelines and resources for USMC Commanders in support of service members and families. Information is relevant for other military service branches.

Military OneSource
Self-care information focused on children and youth is available on this site, along with a variety of military family resources.