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Robert D. Kaplan spoke at the University of Texas at Austin, where he discussed how our leaders can come to grips with a world seemingly in disarray. Image: Clements Center for National Security
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Navigating a year-long deployment as a military spouse can be daunting. Long separations can weigh down emotions and challenge mental health. The primary steps for navigating a longer-than-average deployment are maintaining emotional well-being, fostering connections with community, and utilizing resources that aid in coping effectively throughout the deployment. 
This plan can help set military spouses on a path to growth through a year-long separation from their service member. Hidden strengths just may be discovered in the process.

Military life comes with many stresses—frequent relocations, deployments, and the unpredictable nature of service. While much focus is placed on the well-being of service members, military spouses often shoulder significant emotional burdens. It’s essential for spouses to prioritize their own mental health and well-being. This guide provides an overview of mental health resources available to military spouses, as well as self-care strategies to build resilience.