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Confidential Mental Health Resources Available to Military Families
“Checking in on your mental health can be as easy as making an appointment with a mental health professional, such as a therapist or psychiatrist – and that can be done face to face or virtually,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anna Fedotova, mental health flight commander, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
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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.
Please check out our other pages about Mental Health:
Mental health often goes undiagnosed in older adults.
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TRICARE covers mental health services, including telehealth.
Is a loved one struggling with mental health? Learn more at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Need someone to talk to about mental health? Learn more at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Mental health matters at all ages. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Mental health support is important. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth
No matter your age, mental health is important. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Mental health can affect your mood and thinking. Speak to a provider if you notice changes to your mood. Links to www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Don’t enjoy what you used to? Take the first step and talk to someone. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Veterans age 65 and older are twice as likely to suffer depression compared to their non-veteran peers.
Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, excessive sleeping, fatigue, and decreased energy may be symptoms of depression. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Mental health problems can affect your thoughts, mood and behavior. Watch TRICARE's latest video on how to take care of your mental health.
Learn the signs of mental health problems in youth.
Seek care if your child is struggling with mental health.
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