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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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11/30/2022

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Caregivers now have needed resources at their fingertips on their mobile phones, tablets, and computers.

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10/19/2022

U.S. Space Force Capt. Nichole "Nikki" Evenson competes in her first Warrior Games with the support of her family and the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior community.

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Destigmatizing Mental Health Counseling and Treatment in Relation to National Security Clearances

Article Around MHS

10/13/2022

A new specialty adjudicative branch of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Consolidated Adjudications Service focusing in behavioral science is expediting security clearance adjudications, as the agency continues its campaign to destigmatize mental health counseling and treatment in relation to the adjudication of national security clearances.

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Dedicated Mental Health Facility Opens for Naval Surface Force in San Diego

Article Around MHS

10/12/2022

The Embedded Mental Health building is the new mental health facility for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) operational Sailors, with an overarching goal to give active-duty personnel fast and quality access to mental health care, provide consultation to triads, and training for medical personnel and crews.

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9/15/2022

Suicide Prevention Month officially kicked off with a suicide survivor panel at the Fort Bragg Soldier and Family Readiness Group Center

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Suicide Prevention Month

Article Around MHS

9/14/2022

September is Suicide Prevention Month. No one fights the battle alone. Make it your mission to #BeThere for each other.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Expands Opportunities to Help

Article Around MHS

9/9/2022

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The nationwide kickoff of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, operated 24/7, provides a new tool that expands the opportunities for professional counseling.

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#BeThere - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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9/7/2022

#BeThere infographic for Suicide Awareness Month

Suicide rates among military members continue to increase year after year.

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Article Around MHS

9/7/2022

PSA video with Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell bringing attention to suicide prevention and promoting the DSTRESS Line and Community Counseling Centers.

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Mental Health Office Helps AUAB Members Maintain Readiness

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8/30/2022

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Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of physical, social, spiritual and mental fitness. Being physically fit to fight and maintaining a war fighter spirit are crucial to completing the mission.

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Suicide Prevention: One Mother's Story

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8/25/2022

Virginia Cooper's son, Joshua Jaymes Wood, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, was 30 years old when he took his life on November 7, 2021. This is her story.

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Suicide Prevention: A Message from CSM Gragg

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8/25/2022

Suicide Prevention: A Message from CSM Gragg

A message from CSM Michael A. Gragg regarding suicide prevention and how to get help.

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Fort Campbell SRU Pilot Program Explores Post-traumatic Growth

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8/25/2022

The Fort Campbell Soldier Recovery Unit has begun a new pilot program for the Army Recovery Care Program, highlighting post-traumatic growth and positive growth through struggle.

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