Military families carry unique personality disorders burdens — often invisible to civilian society but real and significant.
Personality Disorders Challenges Unique to Military Families
- Deployment separation: Repeated separations create attachment disruption and anxiety for all family members
- Reintegration: Return from deployment requires major readjustment, often triggering personality disorders
- Frequent relocation: PCS moves disrupt social supports that protect against personality disorders
- Secondary trauma: Living with a service member with PTSD or personality disorders creates secondary psychological impact
Children in Military Families and Personality Disorders
Military children are resilient but face significant personality disorders risks. School changes, parent absence, and exposure to parent's personality disorders all require specific support.
Resources for Military Family Personality Disorders
Military OneSource, Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC), and installation behavioral health services provide free or low-cost personality disorders support for military families.