The purpose of the Millennium Cohort Family Study is to gain a more complete understanding of the military experience and its impact on the health and well-being of Service members and their families. The Family Study also provides a unique opportunity to explore the impact of relationship quality on the physical and psychological health of Service members, their spouses and children. A comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by military families provides a vehicle to create truly effective interventions and support programs.
Individuals included in the Family Study are the spouses of participants in the Millennium Cohort Study. Participation in the Family Study is completely voluntary. However, every completed survey helps inform multiple levels and types of support needed by Service members and their families. We encourage participation even if a sponsor is: (1) no longer in the service or (2) separated or no longer co-residing with spouse.
Dr. Valerie Stander is the Principal Investigator for the Millennium Cohort Family Study research team and has studied the psychological and behavioral health of Sailors and Marines at the Naval Health Research Center for the past 15 years. During that time, she has conducted research on a number of different issues such as interpersonal violence, substance abuse prevention, and self-help for returning combat veterans. Currently, Dr. Stander continues to be interested in the issue of multiple traumatic exposure, particularly in conjunction with combat experiences.
The Millennium Cohort Family Study Team wishes to acknowledge the contributions of the Scientific Review Panel for the Millennium Cohort Study:
| Sanela Durson, PhD | Member 2010 - 2015 |
| Shirley Glynn, PhD | Member 2010 - 2015 |
| Michael Hurlburt, PhD | Member 2010 - 2015 |
| CAPT Christine Johnson, MD | Member 2010 - 2015 |
| Patricia Lester, MD | Member 2010 - 2015 |
| Larry Palinkas, PhD | Member 2010 - 2013 |
| Penelope Trickett, PhD | Member 2010 - 2015 |
| Jennifer Vasterling, PhD | Member 2010 - 2015 |
| Cathy Flynn, PhD | Member 2012 - 2015 |
Our study staff is comprised of military and civilian professionals. The staff is located at the Deployment Health Research Department, Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, California.
You can reach the Millennium Cohort Family Study team with the following contact options:
| Phone: | (800) 571-9248 |
| Email: | Click to email |
| Mailing Address: |
The Millennium Cohort Family Study PO Box 85777 San Diego, CA 92186-5777 |