Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 3 , Pages 203-206 , March 2010

Support for Adolescents Who Experience Parental Military Deployment

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 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this editorial are those of the author and do not reflect the views or official position of the Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.12.019

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 3 , Pages 203-206 , March 2010