A Tricare Guide Understanding Behavioral Health

Question 1

Two new initiatives for care for the DoD in regards to Mental Health

Answer 1

PTSD Treatment Programs and Expanded Counseling Programs

Question 2

Sources that offers anonymous self assessment tools

Answer 2

militarymentalhealth.org/welcome.asp

Question 3

Basics of Self Care

Answer 3

Spend time with family, keep sprits up, do something for you, reset, establish network of support

Question 4

A help tool for post deployment

Answer 4

afterdeployment.org

Question 5

Stress Signs and Symptoms

Answer 5

Malaise, Insomnia, Rapid weight change, Irritability, loss of appetite, Anxiety

Question 6

Anxiety Disorder

Answer 6

Panic, Fear, Uneasiness lasting longer than a few weeks

Question 7

ADHD

Answer 7

Difficulty focusing on one task or paying attention

Question 8

Depression

Answer 8

Sadness, loss of energy, loss of enjoyment, sexual problems, insomnia, symptoms may worsen

Question 9

Two types of Tricare authorized providers

Answer 9

Network and Non-network

Question 10

TAO

Answer 10

Tricare Area Office Located in each OCONUS location

Question 11

Authorization

Answer 11

Must be obtained prior to service or within 24 hours

Question 12

CHCBP

Answer 12

Continued Health Care Benefit Program, Program that you may purchase after the loss of Tricaare eligibility

Question 13

Substance Use Coverage

Answer 13

Tricare covers 3 rehab treatments in a lifetime

Question 14

PHP Benefit Limit

Answer 14

60 per FY

Question 15

Family/conjoint

Answer 15

Used for the entire family from 90 to 180 minutes if considered crisis