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TRICARE East Coverage for Teen Mental Health: Residential Treatment & Options

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TRICARE East and Turning Winds: A Lifeline for Military Teens Facing Mental Health Struggles

The Urgent Need for Teen Mental Health Support in Military Families

Resilience is a way of life for military families. Yet, even the strongest and most courageous among us sometimes need support. Especially when raising teenagers who struggle with mental health or behavioral health issues. 

Military life demands frequent moves, long deployments, and constant uncertainty. Consequently, even the most resilient military families experience overwhelming stress and invisible strains.

Not surprisingly, adapting to a new home, school, and community takes a significant toll on a fragile teen’s mental health and well-being.  In this article, we take a closer look at TRICARE East’s coverage for residential treatment. In addition to other benefits related to treating teen mental health.

Sample TRICARE and Humana Military health insurance cards for verifying teen mental health coverage.
TRICARE East makes it easy for military families to verify
mental health benefits through the Humana Military portal.

Why Teen Mental Health Matters: Understanding Treatment Options

Today’s adolescents face unique challenges and pressures unlike any previous generation. Consequently, this has led to an alarming rise in teen emotional and behavioral health issues. Adding to this, consider the intense academic pressures and the pervasive influence of social media in teens’ daily lives. It is no wonder so many are struggling with their emotional well-being.

The Surgeon General described it as a ‘mental health epidemic.” Highlighting the urgent need for more effective interventions and teen mental health treatment.

Recognizing the critical need for specialized mental health support for military teens, TRICARE East has approved Turning Winds Residential Treatment Center as a comprehensive treatment provider option. Turning Winds now accepts TRICARE East as an insurance option for military families whose teens are in need of residential care. This collaboration aims to provide a lifeline for military families seeking recovery and healing for their adolescents.

 

Recognizing Teen Mental Health Warning Signs: A Parent’s Guide

According to Pew Research, nearly 70% of parents believe it’s harder to be a teenager today than it was for previous generations. Parents need to recognize the warning signs that a teen may be struggling, such as:

  • Significant changes in mood or behavior
  • Withdrawing from activities once enjoyed
  • Sudden academic decline or discipline issues

 

Understanding the Unique Stressors Faced by Military Teens

While all adolescents grapple with mounting pressures, military teens face more stress, resulting from the unique stressors of military life.

Long separations from deployed parents and the high levels of uncertainty caused by the frequent moves, the distance from the extended families, and other stressors typically intensify emotional struggles and behavioral health issues. 

These pressures can significantly impact a teen’s emotional health. In fact, research shows that adolescents in military-connected families are 28% more likely to experience depression symptoms and 42% more likely to report lower life satisfaction compared to their civilian peers.[1]

These findings highlight the critical importance of providing early mental health intervention and targeted support for military teens navigating the unique pressures of military life.

35% Report Low Mental
Well-Being

44.6% Enacted Self-Harm Behaviors

92% Report Presence of Emotional Problems

31% Reported they Need Mental Health Care

Source: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey [3]

Recognizing the unique challenges of military teens,
we are here to provide military families life-changing mental health services.

Your Guide to TRICARE East Mental Health Treatment for Teens

mother and son hugging

TRICARE East offers expanded mental health coverage to ensure military teens struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges can access professional care when they need it most.

As a result, Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) like Turning Winds can now offer mental health services to support military families and their struggling teens. 

For military families with teens in need of emotional or behavioral health treatment, Turning Winds, a teen mental health residential treatment, is a new treatment option to help their teens find a new path of recovery and healing.

Whether your teen struggles with:

  • anxiety
  • depression
  • co-occurring conditions
  • behavioral issues
  • PTSD
  • is involved in high-risk behaviors
  • misuses substances
  • has a technology or social media addiction

Turning Winds’ unique hybrid therapeutic program offers personalized treatment for teens. And, while in treatment, your teenager can continue to work on their academics, helping them to heal, catch up, or excel, so they return home ready to live their best life. 

 

What is TRICARE East?

TRICARE East is the healthcare program offered by the Department of Defense and administered by Humana Military. TRICARE East provides coverage to military families living in the eastern United States. Vital mental and behavioral health treatment is available to families of active duty, retirees, and dependents.

While TRICARE East functions like traditional health insurance and offers access to care, it is more. Officially, it is a comprehensive healthcare program. What parents need to know is that TRICARE East covers residential treatment for your teenager, in addition to other mental health and behavioral health therapies.  

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These alarming statistics are proof that teens with parents in the military
are in desperate need of early intervention and compassionate care.
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Accessing Outpatient Therapy Under TRICARE East: Flexible Support

Fortunately, teen mental health is no longer a silent struggle within military families. TRICARE East has made significant strides to prioritize mental health services for teens. Providing greater access to professional, evidence-based care than ever before. They are helping to break the stigma and ensure that no teen has to face mental health challenges alone.

We’ve compiled important information from TRICARE East below to help you understand your family’s coverage. See below:

Benefits of Outpatient Mental Health Care for Military Teens (TRICARE East)

  • Therapy Sessions: Individual, group, or family therapy are covered as long as the therapy sessions are with licensed mental health providers. Therapy sessions are a critical resource for helping your teen cope with anxiety, depression, or behavioral struggles while providing ongoing support.
  • Psychological Testing and Assessment: TRICARE East offers comprehensive evaluations to diagnose conditions and create tailored treatment plans that address your teen’s unique mental health and behavioral health needs.
  • Telehealth Services: When access to in-person care is limited, TRICARE East ensures your teen can still receive the treatment they need with secure video or phone consultations. No matter where military life takes you, care is always within reach.
  • Family Therapy: Family support plays a vital role in recovery, and TRICARE East covers sessions that include family members or other key figures in your teen’s life. This ensures that everyone can be involved in the healing process.
"It's been a tremendous blessing to partner with military families and their children throughout their healthcare journey. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be a TRICARE provider, and to serve those who serve our country."
John Baisden, JR
Turning Winds Co-Founder and CFO

When Outpatient Therapy Isn't Enough: Exploring TRICARE East Residential Options

  • Acute Inpatient Care: TRICARE East provides teen mental health coverage for teens in crisis, specifically 24/7 inpatient care to stabilize severe mental health conditions. This level of care ensures constant monitoring and immediate support when it is needed most.

Recommended for teens with: Suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychosis, or extreme emotional distress.

  • Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs): For teens dealing with ongoing or complex challenges like severe anxiety, depression, or substance use, residential treatment offers the highest level of care, providing 24/7 support, safety, and a structured environment TRICARE East covers residential treatment at Turning Winds for teenagers facing complex mental health conditions

Recommended for teens with: Dual Diagnosis, out-of-control behaviors, severe disorders, self-harming behaviors, risky behaviors and substance misuse.

Substance Use and Medication-Assisted Treatment

  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment: TRICARE East covers programs designed to help teens recover from substance use issues, including detoxification and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Alternative Therapies for Teen Mental Health

  • Art, music, nature-based, and occupational therapy are also covered when part of a teen’s treatment plan. These therapies provide innovative approaches to addressing emotional and behavioral health issues.

Accessing the right support can change a teen’s life and a family’s future. Below is one familiy’s story that describes the journey from crisis to healing and hope. 

From Resistance to Hope - A Parent's Story

Our Experience with TRICARE and Turning Winds


It began about a year ago. We were obviously, I guess, a lot [sic] clueless of what was going on. We thought we ran a pretty tight ship, but he was sneaking out, us not knowing. And one day he ran away. He was on the 05:00 news. He was missing for 4 days. And that's just when things started snowballing.

He went to the mental hospital. Once he got out of the mental hospital, he entered a 30 day treatment facility. And during that time we moved, but his troubles just followed us, we had the cops at our house at least 3 times in the first month. He was truant, he refused to go to school. He ended up in another mental hospital. He said he was suicidal.

We spoke to Turning Winds and they walked us through all the steps with TRICARE, there are a lot of steps. They helped us with the social worker, the documentation and the approvals were done.

I didn't want to do it. I was very resistant and I was actually really resistant the whole first month he was there, wondering if I made the right decision, but the regret of not making a choice like that would have been much bigger than the latter and, I wish I was more open to it sooner, but I'm glad we made the choice that we did.
Military Mom
From Resistance to Hope

Choosing the Right TRICARE East Mental Health Option for Your Teen: Inpatient vs. Outpatient

TRICARE East provides coverage for both outpatient and inpatient Care. To help parents understand the differences and benefits between these treatment options, we created a comprehensive TRICARE East Care Options Comparison Chart:

Key FeaturesOutpatient TherapyInpatient (Residential) Care
Living SituationTeen lives at homeTeen lives at a treatment facility
Level of SupportPart-time support (e.g., weekly sessions)24/7 medical, therapeutic, and emotional support
Treatment ServicesIndividual therapy, family therapy, medication management, group sessionsIntensive therapy, psychiatric care, educational support, life skills development
Best ForMild to moderate emotional or behavioral issuesSevere mental health crises or high-risk behaviors
Family InvolvementRequires active family participationFamily involvement encouraged, but teen temporarily separated
FlexibilityHigh — fits around school and family schedulesLimited — full-time commitment to treatment
EnvironmentFamiliar home and school settingHighly structured therapeutic environment
CostGenerally lowerHigher, but often necessary for intensive care
Covered by TRICARE EastYesYes (authorization and medical necessity review typically required)

 

Accessing Outpatient Therapy Under TRICARE East: Flexible Support

Outpatient therapy typically includes regular counseling sessions, psychiatric visits, and other supportive services while your teen continues to live at home. These services can include:

  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Medication management
  • Group therapy sessions

Benefits of Outpatient Mental Health Care for Military Teens (TRICARE East)

  • Allows teens to maintain their daily routines, including school and family activities.
  • Provides flexibility for families who may have frequent moves or changing schedules.
  • Often used as a first step or a lower level of care when symptoms are moderate.
  • Lower cost compared to inpatient programs.

When Outpatient Therapy Isn’t Enough: Exploring TRICARE East Residential Options

  • May not provide enough structure for teens with severe mental health issues.
  • Requires a stable home environment and strong family involvement to be effective.
  • Progress can be slower when intensive daily support is needed.

TRICARE East Coverage for 24/7 Residential Mental Health Treatment for Teens in Crisis

Inpatient care (also referred to as residential treatment or hospitalization, depending on the level of need) provides around-the-clock support for teens who are struggling with more serious emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric issues. TRICARE East covers a range of inpatient services, including:

  • Psychiatric hospitalization for acute crises
  • Residential treatment centers (RTCs) for ongoing therapeutic care
  • Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) as a step-down from full inpatient care

The Benefits of Intensive Residential Treatment for Teen Mental Health

  • Provides intensive therapy, medical supervision, and emotional support 24/7.
  • Removes teens from environments that may be contributing to their mental health struggles.
  • An excellent option for teens to develop emotional regulation and learn new skills to manage their responses.
  • Structured daily schedules focused on healing, skill-building, and stabilization.
  • Essential for teens experiencing safety risks, such as suicidal ideation or severe behavioral disturbances.

Choosing the Right TRICARE East Mental Health Option for Your Teen: Inpatient vs. Outpatient

Your child’s specific needs and the severity of their symptoms will determine the level of care they require. The important thing for parents to know is that there is a path to healing for your teen. TRICARE East offers access to both outpatient and inpatient options, ensuring a pathway to healing, hope, and recovery.  

"People don’t understand how growing up I saw my dad more through a computer screen and FaceTime than I did in person... As I grew older that sadness of my dad being gone so much turned into fear that one day instead of my dad walking through the door it would be an officer with a folded flag.” 2

Accessing TRICARE East Mental Health Benefits for Your Teen

TRICARE East Beneficiary Self-Service login page for military families to access mental health benefits and insurance coverage information.
TRICARE East makes it easy for military families to verify
mental health benefits through the TRICARE / Humana portal.

Step-by-Step Guide to Viewing Your Teen's TRICARE East Mental Health Coverage Online

Accessing the Humana Military portal, you can verify your teen’s mental health treatment and coverage for residential treatment. Here’s how:

Step 1: Visit the TRICARE East Website

Step 2: Log in to Your Beneficiary Account

  • If you already have an account, enter your username and password.
  • If you don’t have an account yet, click “Create Account” and follow the instructions to register.

Step 3: Access Your Benefits Information

  • Once logged in, click on “Benefits” or “Coverage and Costs”.
  • Look for sections labeled Behavioral Health, Mental Health Services, or Psychiatric Care.
  • Here, you can view:
    • Your teen’s mental health benefits
    • Covered therapy options (outpatient, inpatient, residential)
    • Authorization requirements for different levels of care
    • Co-pays, if applicable

Step 4: Check for Authorization Requirements

  • Some mental health services, especially inpatient or residential treatment, may require prior authorization.
  • You can submit authorization requests or check existing authorizations directly within the portal under the “Authorizations and Referrals” section.

Other Helpful Links:

Humana Military

TRICARE Mental Health Services Overview

Verify Your Insurance

Tip:  If you have questions about coverage details, authorization steps, or finding a mental health provider within the TRICARE East network, you can also contact Humana Military Customer Service directly at 1-800-444-5445.

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Understanding TRICARE East Pre-Authorization Process for Teen Residential Treatment Admission

Before your child is admitted into a residential treatment center, TRICARE East requires pre-authorization. For the treatment to be authorized, it must be deemed medically necessary, and the process often involves providing comprehensive documentation from a licensed mental health professional.

What Is Considered Medically Necessary: This means the treatment must be essential for addressing the teen’s mental health condition, with clear clinical documentation supporting the need for this level of care.

 

Work with us to Get Pre-authorization 

  • Step 1: We Will Verify Your Benefits. We validate available coverage and requirements. We review all financial aspects that affect treatment, including deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums. These costs can vary depending on your specific plan and the type of treatment your child will receive, our goal is to help you understand exactly what TRICARE East will cover. 
  • Step 2: Necessary Documentation.  We work closely with TRICARE East to obtain clarification on the documentation required for approval of your teen’s specific needs, ensuring you have the right documentation and referrals. We also evaluate your child and submit the treatment plan.
  • Step 3: We Help You Streamline the Process. Our admissions team has experience working with TRICARE East. They will keep you informed on all administrative tasks required to facilitate the preauthorization approval process, including all necessary paperwork submissions.

By proactively working with you through these steps, we avoid delays and ensure your teen receives the care they need without unnecessary roadblocks.

Getting TRICARE East Approval for Teen Residential Treatment: Criteria, Denials & Appeals

Clinical Documentation Requirements for TRICARE East Residential Treatment

To support residential treatment claims, you’ll need evaluations from mental health professionals, treatment plans, and progress notes. These documents help demonstrate the need for residential treatment to Tricare East.

 

Appealing TRICARE East Denials for Teen Residential Treatment

Residential treatment claims have a higher risk of denial due to the complexities of treatment, the strict documentation requirements, and the ongoing need for preapprovals; not just at admissions but throughout treatment. 

Turning Winds: Simplifying TRICARE East Billing for Teen Residential Mental Health Care

We use direct billing, which reduces your stress and anxiety. With our help to manage the claim process, we can help you navigate denials and appeal decisions. Avoiding unexpected financial surprises and hurdles. Our goal is transparency, reducing claim rejections and disputes. Our top priority is patient care.

We partner with TRICARE East to provide parents peace of mind and full support at every step of the healing journey. Your focus should be on your child’s recovery and family healing, not on managing paperwork or trying to resolve insurance hurdles.

Turning Winds, a residential treatment center for teens in Montana
Turning Winds, a Residential Treatment Center for Teens Facing Mental Health Issues

Turning Winds: Partnering with TRICARE East for Military Teen Mental Health Care

TRICARE East and Turning Winds: Setting the Gold Standard for Military Adolescent Mental Health Care

At Turning Winds, we believe your child deserves the highest level of care available; we go beyond standard treatment to provide exceptional residential care for all teens who require more than outpatient services.

Our therapeutic program and clinical care follow evidence-based benchmarks, as highlighted in our [Outcomes Report].

We understand the need to treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms. Our holistic treatment addresses every aspect of your teen’s well-being, from mental and physical health to academic progress, in a safe and structured environment where they can truly thrive.

 

Individual, Integrated, and Crisis Care: Turning Winds’ Therapeutic Model for Teens

  • Individual Therapy: Teens receive one-on-one therapy that is tailored to their changing medical needs. 
  • Integrated Therapies: We rely on a variety of evidence-based therapies. Including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care.
  • Around-the-Clock Nursing Care: Our on-site nursing staff is available 24/7, delivering critical psychiatric care, monitoring health, and intervening during crises as needed.
  • Physician Oversight: A physician evaluates each teen and ensures their medical and mental health needs are consistently met with expertise and care.
  • 24/7 Access to Psychiatric Care: Our team of experts, including an in-house psychiatrist and therapists, is available to help your teen with crisis intervention, medication management, and support the emotional growth and physical well-being. 
  • Individualized Treatment Plans: We develop personalized treatment plans that address both the teen’s special needs and their co-occurring mental health conditions. This holistic approach ensures that all aspects of the teen’s well-being are considered.

Supporting Military Families: Therapy, Education, and Collaboration at Turning Winds

  • Collaboration with Families and Providers: To ensure continuity of care and effective communication, we work closely with families and external providers. Especially for teens with special needs. 

  • Family Participation: We believe that family participation in the treatment process is extremely important and plays a vital role in a teenager’s recovery. 

  • Family Communication and Parent Education: We encourage parents to maintain open communication and visit us for family weekends and our popular yet intensive parenting workshops. 

  • Support for Educational Needs: Recognizing that teens in our care likely have unique educational requirements, we provide academic support to help them stay on track with their studies.

Transitional Care & Long-Term Success for Military Teens at Turning Winds

At the heart of our mission is the belief in empowering teens to stabilize, grow, and successfully reintegrate into their families and communities. These principles guide our actions and reflect our commitment to exceeding expectations and providing the gold standard in adolescent care.

Additionally, we emphasize:

  • Transitional Care: We view residential treatment as just one step in a teen’s journey toward healing. Our programs prioritize helping teens transition back to their everyday lives. We offer continued support and after-care as needed to ensure long-term success.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: We believe each child is unique, and the length of stay depends on their specific condition and treatment plan. We evaluate each child’s progress and do not rely on a pre-determined timeline. 

Turning Winds: Nationwide Support for Military Families Seeking Teen Mental Health Care

Wherever you’re stationed, Turning Winds is here to support military families across the U.S. We know how tough it can be to move from one base to another while trying to find the right care for your teen. That’s why we offer transportation coordination to help bring your teen to our facility in Montana, making sure they receive the exceptional care they deserve, no matter where you are.

Real-Life Success Story: TRICARE East & Turning Winds

My Son's Recovery


When our son's anxiety and depression got out of control after my husband’s last deployment, I didn’t know where to turn, and I felt lost and overwhelmed. Therapy didn’t work. He began to self-medicate and had to be hospitalized twice. It felt like everything we tried failed.

Then, we were told about Turning Winds and found out they accepted TRICARE East. This was a real chance to help my son, but we had to send him to Montana. I was very uneasy about it, I couldn’t afford to travel to Montana, so we took the virtual tour, and just WOW! It looked so peaceful and clean, I just felt it in my soul that this was the answer I was seeking.

From the first phone call, the admissions team made me feel heard and supported. They worked closely with TRICARE and helped us understand everything we needed to know to make our decision. They guided us through the admissions process and after he arrived, they kept me informed and made me feel like I was part of the solution. Turning Winds helped our son rebuild his confidence, learn how to manage his emotions, and get back on track academically. He's smiling again. He's setting goals again. We have hope again, something we hadn’t felt in a long time.

We are forever grateful for the heart, patience, and true care the Turning Winds staff showed our family. They didn’t just help our son heal — they helped our whole family heal." — Sarah D., Proud Military Mom, North Carolina
Sarah D.
Proud Military Mom

How to Access Mental Health Care for Your Teen Through TRICARE East

Understanding your TRICARE East coverage is the first step toward securing the right treatment for your teen. From outpatient therapy to residential treatment and specialized care for behavioral challenges or substance use, comprehensive services are available. More importantly, you don’t have to figure out coverage and care options alone.

Turning Winds: Your Partner in Navigating TRICARE East Mental Health Coverage

At Turning Winds, we’re here to help you simplify the complexity of mental health benefits for military families. Our team helps verify your TRICARE East coverage, secures authorizations, and assists you in obtaining the level of care your teen needs to heal and thrive. Your family’s recovery is our priority. 

How to use TRICARE East to Pay for Turning Winds Residential Treatment for Military Teens
Tricare East Residential Treatment Coverage for Military Teens
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Take the First Step Toward Healing

We get it, this is an overwhelming process during a very stressful time, but you don’t have to go through it alone!  In fact, you can contact us today to get expert support, compassionate guidance, and a clear path forward.  

Together, we’ll help your teen reclaim hope, rebuild resilience, and step into the brighter future they deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between TRICARE East vs. West?

TRICARE East and TRICARE West are two regional networks within the TRICARE health care program for military families. The primary difference is the geographic coverage. 

  • TRICARE East is administered by Humana Military and covers states in the eastern and southeastern United States.

  • TRICARE West is administered by TriWest Healthcare Alliance and covers states in the western United States.

While both regions offer similar mental health benefits under the TRICARE West program, the verification process and access to providers vary slightly due to differences in administrative policies and regional networks. 

Understanding which region you are enrolled in helps ensure faster benefit verification and smoother access to the right services for your teen.

TRICARE East typically requires the following documentation:

  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation: Conducted by a licensed mental health provider.
  • Treatment History: Documentation of prior care and outcomes, demonstrating that outpatient therapy has been insufficient.
  • Current Clinical Details: A report of the teen’s symptoms, behaviors, risks (such as self-harm, severe depression, or aggressive behaviors), and functional impairments.
  • Residential Treatment Plan: An outline showing how the program will address the teen’s specific needs.

Yes, Turning Winds can help families understand the documentation needed, gather all required documentation and working directly with TRICARE East to obtain preauthorization for residential treatment. Our objective is to streamline the approval process.

Active duty families often have lower or no out-of-pocket costs through TRICARE Prime or Select. Reserve and National Guard families, covered under TRICARE Reserve Select or TAMP, may face higher cost-shares and different eligibility rules depending on their activation status. 

Understanding these distinctions is crucial for military families seeking mental health treatment for their teens. For more detailed information, please refer to the following links:

  1. National Guard and Reserve Members and Their Family Members
  2. TRICARE Mental Health Covered Services

 

Turning Winds works directly with payers like TRICARE East to verify benefits, obtain necessary authorizations, submit documentation, and handle billing—reducing the burden on families and minimizing claim denials or disputes.

TRICARE East supports continuity of care even when military families relocate frequently due to PCS orders. Therefore, when a teen is receiving residential treatment at Turning Winds in Montana, frequent moves do not disrupt their care.

What to expect during a family relocation?

The teen remains enrolled and supported by Turning Winds,  regardless of the family’s new duty station.

Turning Winds accepts teens from across the United States and internationally, providing a stable and consistent therapeutic environment even as families transition to new assignments.

Ongoing Coordination with TRICARE East

Their team also coordinates with TRICARE East to maintain authorizations and ensure that necessary approvals remain active throughout the teen’s stay.

Planning for After-Care

If additional services are needed after residential treatment, we help families plan for next steps and transition care.

Additional Resources for Military Families

Mental health and behavioral health services are available for military families on the TRICARE East website: 

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S3 Episode 8 - Supporting Military Families and Teens with TricareHow a military family helped their teen's mental health with TRICARE East and Turning Winds

 

 

Turning Winds & Health Care Insurance Coverage

We are here for you! We work with most major insurance providers, including Aetna, to make the process as smooth as possible for families. We have in-house experts that work closely with:

Use our verify insurance tool to verify your mental health benefits.

 

Sources and References

[1] Mahar AL, Cramm H, King M, King N, Craig WM, Elgar FJ, Pickett W. A cross-sectional study of mental health and well-being among youth in military-connected families. Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can. 2023 Jun;43(6):290-298. doi: 10.24095/hpcdp.43.6.03. PMID: 37379358; PMCID: PMC10364578.  Read the full study on NCBI

[2] National Military Family Association. (2022). The Military Teen Experience Survey 2022: Findings and Insights. https://www.militaryfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Military-Teen-Experience-Survey-2022-Findings-and-Insights.pdf

[3] National Military Family Association. (2024, October 27). Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results. https://www.militaryfamily.org/through-their-eyes-2024-military-teen-experience-survey-results/

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John Baisden Jr is the father of seven inspiring children, and he is married to Kara, the love of his life. Together they have created a family-centered legacy by leading the way with early childhood educational advancement. John loves to write and is an author of a children’s book, An Unlikely Journey and plans to publish additional books. Show More

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