The Hidden Emotional Demands of Service in the US Military's Reserves and National Guard

When most people think about military life, they picture active-duty families living near a base. But for National Guard and Reserve families, life often looks very different. One weekend, you're juggling work, school, and family routines. And the next, your service member could be called away for training, disaster response, or deployment. That constant transition can take an emotional toll, not just on the service member, but on the whole family. The good news? You don't have to navigate those challenges alone. Eligible TRICARE beneficiaries may have access to virtual therapy through Talkspace, making it easier to connect with licensed mental health providers wherever life or military service takes you.