Re-entry and reintegration: returning home after combat.
Soldier life exists on a continuum of readiness for deployment. Re-entry and reintegration-the return home and reunion with family and community-key the success of the deployment cycle. In current and projected future operations, the Army and society will both bear the burden of this re-entry and re-integration. Programs and procedures in place work towards improving communication, mitigating distress and resolving crises during reentry and reintegration. Key elements include: inclusion of families and communities early into the planning for reentry and reintegration; normalization (non-medicalization of distress); easy access to behavioral health professionals; and education of families on resources and benefits. Through broad collaboration, maximal benefit to the Soldier, family members and society be realized.
Doyle
Michael E
ME
Department of Psychiatry, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA. michael.doyle@amedd.army.mil
Peterson
Kris A
KA
D005190:Family; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States