What mental health services are available for children and teens?
Quick Answer
TRICARE covers child and adolescent mental health including therapy, psychiatry, family therapy, school consultation, and intensive programs when needed.
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Key Takeaways
- Age-appropriate services available
- Family involvement supported
- Multiple treatment levels
- School coordination included
Detailed Answer
TRICARE provides age-appropriate mental health services for youth.
Covered Services
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Play therapy
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Psychological testing
Intensive Services
- Intensive outpatient programs
- Partial hospitalization
- Residential treatment
- Inpatient when necessary
School-Related
- Consultation with schools
- Coordination for IEP
- Behavioral assessments
- Transition planning
Age-Specific Considerations
- Parental consent requirements
- Teen privacy rights
- Age-appropriate treatment
- Family involvement
Finding Providers
- Child/adolescent specialists
- Pediatric psychiatrists
- MTF child psychology
- Adolescent treatment programs
Related Questions
What mental health services does TRICARE cover?
TRICARE covers outpatient therapy, psychiatry, inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, substance abuse treatment, and crisis intervention.
Does TRICARE cover residential treatment programs?
TRICARE covers residential treatment for mental health, substance abuse, and eating disorders when medically necessary and authorized.
What do most military families add to their TRICARE coverage?
Supplemental health insurance is the most common addition — it covers dental, vision, and out-of-pocket costs that TRICARE leaves uncovered. Life insurance and a legal will are also highly recommended.
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