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Mental Health: Seeking Care with TRICARE

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According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental health challenges are on the rise nationwide. A number of factors may be contributing to this rise, including COVID-19 stress and isolation. Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. The Military Health System (MHS) and TRICARE offers service members, retirees, and their family members the support and care they need.

This toolkit provides materials aimed at nudging beneficiaries to take the first step by seeking mental health. Although the ways to seek care may be similar for TRICARE beneficiaries, toolkit pages are organized by beneficiary category/age.

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Austin Presses Ahead with Recommendations from Suicide Prevention Committee

Article Around MHS

3/27/2023

Months of research and planning ways to prevent suicide in the military comes to fruition. Find out about phase one of the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee's recommendations to promote the wellness, health, and morale of military personnel.

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Continues Expanding Mental Health Options in Pilot Program’s Second Year

Article Around MHS

2/10/2023

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A two-year pilot program expanding mental health treatment options for military and family members hit its halfway mark. Find out how it's been successful so far, and what's next in advancing services to warfighters and their families experiencing acute mental health problems.

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Equine Therapy Reduces Staff Stress and Anxiety at Military Hospital

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1/25/2023

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Not all facility animals are dogs. Mini-horses help reduce staff stress at Naval Medical Center San Diego.

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Mixed Messages Can Fuel Stigma, Prevent Soldiers from Accessing Behavioral Health Care

Article Around MHS

12/16/2022

Emphasis on physical readiness and injury rehabilitation is paramount in the military. But what about warfighters' mental health care? See how Soldiers and leaders are reducing obstacles - especially negative stigmas - that prevent others from seeking help.

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Service Dog Helps a Colonel Fight the Battles Back Home

Article Around MHS

12/16/2022

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A soldier's 23-year struggle with mental resiliency, the horror of combat, and personal challenges prompt him (with the help of a lovable labradoodle) to advocate for better awareness and treatment of mental health.

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