Toxic Resilience in Military Youth
The Pressure to Be Strong: Toxic Resilience in Military Youth Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Resilience is a good thing, isn’t it? It means we’re able to adapt well when facing stressful, threatening, or even traumatic experiences. While healthy resilience is indeed a good thing, toxic […]
TRICARE Mental Health Benefits for Adolescents
Navigating TRICARE Mental Health Benefits for Adolescents Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Healthcare is EXPENSIVE. There are no two ways about it. And if you or a family member have (or are) serving our country, the last thing you should have to worry about is healthcare […]
What to Expect from Therapy for Military Teens
What to Expect from Therapy for Military Teens Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Teens from military families often struggle with their mental health. Research shows that around 43% of military youth have very poor, poor, or just ‘fair’ mental health, with 5% struggling with suicidal thoughts.1 […]
How to Talk to Civilian Friends About Military Life and Mental Health
How to Talk to Civilian Friends About Military Life and Mental Health Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Many adults don’t know how to talk to civilian friends about military life – and that’s with years of practice. As a teen, this can feel even more complicated. […]
PTSD by Proxy in Military Families
PTSD by Proxy in Military Families: How a Parent’s Trauma Affects Their Children Author: Jayme Wium Writer Editor: Emma Loker B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION PTSD by proxy in military families is one of the most complex and often overlooked issues faced by children of service members. While it is well-known that those who […]
Creating Safe Spaces for Military Teens
Creating Safe Spaces for Military Teens to Open Up About Their Mental Health Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION The unique challenges of growing up in a military family can often lead to increased stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues for teens.1 As such, it’s crucial […]
