Montana Introduces Veteran-to-Veteran Mental Health Services
August 27th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
In many parts of the nation, veterans of wars long since concluded as well as conflicts still being carried out overseas often face difficulty in locating affordable and relevant mental health services. In areas of low population density, such as Montana, this problem can become compounded, but that state has recently developed an original veteran-to-veteran mental health program, in an effort to ensure that those who have served the country are in turn served with the support they need. Participants cite that the experience of meeting with other veterans can help them to achieve greater perspective and consider their difficulties within a familiar and comforting environment. The scheme may experience expansion as the need for better mental health care for returning veterans becomes clear.
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Great idea! Who better to understand veterans issues than those who have been there in the same situations. Good for you Montana!
Um this could be bad because there are still some tough military types who will just tell you to suck it up and deal, that the bad parts are just all of what being a soldier is all about. Who wants to hear that?
Rick I doubt they would include any vet with that outlook in the program. That kind of response they can get from anyone. This program is about understanding through having walked in their shoes.
agreed Teach! I think this is a brilliant way of getting over trauma and pent up frustration. Probably far more fruitful than isolated therapy.
I think it takes the same shoe size to know how big the bite is!! I am glad some states are coming up with novel ideas in caring for their ex-soldiers.
Glad to know!! After all we are not an insensitive lot!!