Unlock Your Health: How TRICARE Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health

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FALLS CHURCH, Va.  –  Note: If you, your child, or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. This resource connects you with trained counselors who can help you get the help you need, 24/7.

Childhood and teen years can be full of ups and downs. It’s normal for kids to be sad or irritable or to have trouble paying attention or interacting with others at times. But sometimes, these feelings and behaviors are signs that your child could need mental health care.

“Your child’s mental health affects all aspects of their physical health and development,” said Thomas Turnbaugh, LCSW-C, a behavioral health specialist at the Defense Health Agency. “By knowing the signs of mental health problems in children and how to get help, you can help your child thrive.”