Statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) show that approximately one in five adults in the United States, or 43.8 million (18.5%) experience symptoms of a behavioral health condition each year. The same source suggests that approximately 1 in every 25 American adults, or 9.8 million (4.0%) has a serious psychological illness each year that substantially interferes or affects their functioning.

You or someone you know may feel frustrated by the challenges brought on by an emotional crisis. Apart from the considerable distresses that tend to go along with these symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, you may also face challenges when trying to find the right therapist. You may know that delaying treatment can make things worse, but if you don’t know where to turn you can be left feeling paralyzed.

Barriers to Treatment

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that many people with emotional and behavioral health concerns never receive treatment. Regardless of their reason for not receiving treatment, it is a fact that many people with these concerns do not get the appropriate care needed for their condition. The question remains: what makes getting treatment so difficult?

Unfortunately, there are a number of obstacles reported when it comes to receiving treatment. One deterrent often reported is that therapy is expensive. Even if your insurance covers counseling, it can be frustrating going through the process of getting a doctor’s referral if your policy requires this.

The good news: It is not necessary to get a doctor’s referral if you are a TRICARE dependent or retiree seeking counseling for behavioral health.

Your Emotional Health is Our Concern

To fully benefit from TRICARE, it is important to find a professional that accepts a TRICARE plan, whether it is TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select or TRICARE for Life. The good news is that the independently contracted therapists with Carolina Counseling Services – Cameron, NC are TRICARE providers. This means they accept TRICARE plans.

CCS – Cameron, NC understands that experiencing an emotional crisis can be difficult. A doctor’s referral is not required before beginning therapy, this can allow you and your therapist to focus on your needs sooner rather than later. Call today to request an appointment and get started on your journey to feeling better.