What is the Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families?

The Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families is a Kansas State University institute addressing the health and resiliency of National and International military personnel, veterans, and their families after the battle.

The Institute provides development and management of programs focused on military families such as:

• Specialized training on working with military families
• Conduct comprehensive research on military family issues
• Provide services to the State of Kansas and the nation that address current and future needs of military families

The Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families is located in the School of Family Studies and Human Services in the College of Human Ecology, which is home to a unique cadre of scientists from diverse disciplines with an impressive track record in research and service programs addressing the health and well-being of military personnel and veterans, including:

• Research on the effects of trauma on deployed personnel and family members
• Studies on the effects of deployment on marriages, children, employment, and family income
• Research and training programs on violence prevention in military families
• Counseling and conflict mediation for families of military personnel
• Speech and language services for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other disorders
• Programs for children and youth of deployed service members
• Extension services to military personnel and family members
• Research and education on the effects of Desert Storm and OIF/OEF service on veterans and their families