Q&A
Discussing effective mental health programs for veterans and their families
1:06:45
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Council Member Holden inquires about the most effective mental health programs for veterans and their families, mentioning his positive experience with RTM therapy. Lauren D'Mello from DVS responds that program effectiveness varies depending on the situation and family circumstances.
- Different programs work better for separated families, younger children, or older high school children
- Effectiveness can depend on whether it's a group setting or not
- D'Mello emphasizes that all programs can be promising depending on the specific circumstances
Robert F. Holden
1:06:45
Just just to ask a general question that I'm gonna turn it over to some of my colleagues, but your experiences, and it could be anyone on the panel.
1:06:55
Which what programs in mental health are working the best, especially for families that that, you know, because we we mentioned I mentioned RTM, and I did experience success with the family member, who 2 family members that went on RTM, thanks to Doctor.
1:07:12
Burke, and it did it helped them.
1:07:16
But what are the promising treatments, whether it's meditation or any other programs that you can point to that we should be investing in for our veterans, especially the families too.
Lauren D'Mello
1:07:29
So it's very hard to pick one sorry.
1:07:31
So it's very hard to pick one program them.
1:07:34
Depending on the situation and the circumstance, they can all be very effective.
1:07:39
Some work better for separated families.
1:07:41
Others work better with younger children.
1:07:43
Some work better with older high school children if it's a group setting.
1:07:46
So I think it really varies, but they can all be very promising depending on the circumstance.
