According to a study from the University of North Carolina, ongoing efforts to strengthen military families do work but more preventative programs are needed to help couples address problems before they become unmanageable. Wives of active-duty soldiers are at risk for psychological problems such as depression, loneliness and burnout; however, spouses are more likely to handle stress well if they are encouraged to build stronger relationships with their friends and communities, and can potentially lower their long-term medical costs if they receive military support services. Moreover, risks for psychological troubles are almost cut in half when spouses receive services such as relationship skills training, which teaches improved communication and financial management. Read More.