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Professional Help
| Seeking Help for PTSD The important first step to managing mental health requires getting motivated to get professional help. PTSD is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed away. When PTSD has taken hold, professional help is the necessary to reclaim well-being. |
| Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Treatment |
| Navigating Behavioral Health Treatment |
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Find a Provider
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| Find a TRICARE Provider If you are enrolled in TRICARE or insured under TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS), locate a provider online or call 1-888-TRIWEST for help finding a provider in your area. |
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Additional Community Resources
(Providers may not be TRICARE certified) |
| Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Find a Therapist or call 1-212-647-1890 |
| American Psychological Association Find a Psychologist or call 1-800-964-2000 |
| National Association of Social Workers—Search Clinical Register |
| Locate a Psychiatrist, call toll-free 1-888-35-PSYCH. Outside the U.S. and Canada call 1-703-907-7300. |
| Military Spouse Career Center—Find a Counselor |
| Vet Center Counseling Services |
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| Frequently Asked Questions about PTSD |
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| TRICARE Behavioral Health Benefits |
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| Treatment for PTSD |
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| Self-Help Resources |
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TRICARE policy for reimbursement requires that services must be medically necessary for a diagnosed psychological disorder. The disorder must be one referenced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and must be of a severity not only to cause the patient distress but also to interfere with the patient's usual activities.