The Military Health System has many resources available to help service members, families, or veterans who are struggling with mental health challenges.

Department of the U.S. Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support.

Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for Airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support.

Research has consistently shown the most effective approach in the treatment of trauma is actually talk therapy.

Questions and answers about anxiety

The Department of Defense is fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active duty service members. This year’s survey includes questions addressing mental and physical health, substance use, and other health topics related to service member readiness.

Being in the military can be stressful for service members and their families. Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently, and some may feel angry or isolated while they are dealing with difficult circumstances. These reactions can be common responses to life events. However, for some, these feelings may be signs of more serious ...

As a behavioral health provider, service member or veteran with lived experience, or a concerned family member, you may have experienced crisis care that exacerbated rather than eased emotional distress. An individual in acute suicidal crisis may receive only custodial care in an emergency department while waiting hours to days for an inpatient mental ...

When the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to slow, a silent snowfall signals the start of another isolated winter night. This is sometimes known as seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder.

Last year, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness signed policy implementing within the Defense Department and across the military services the requirements laid out under the Brandon Act. 

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Briley met the love of her life shortly after arriving at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, her first duty station. After her husband died by suicide, her path to wellness wasn’t a quick or easy one, but she was able to find support in the people and resources around her.

Depression can cause you to neglect your oral health if you aren’t able to motivate yourself to do daily tasks like brushing your teeth and flossing. See how TRICARE can help your mental and oral health.