Stephen Hays
Stephen Hays
#84 - Veterans Mental Health with Dr. Anthony Hassan, CEO of Cohen Veterans Network
#84 - Veterans Mental Health with Dr. Anthony Hassan, CEO of Cohen Veterans Network
#84 - Veterans Mental Health with Dr. Anthony Hassan, CEO of Cohen Veterans Network
Wednesday 7th July 2021
Dr. Anthony Hassan shares his mission to provide accessible mental health services to veterans through Cohen Veterans Network on Stigma Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Supporting Veterans: Dr. Anthony Hassan's Mission with Cohen Veterans Network
We're filling a critical gap in care and we're saving lives, saving families and saving futures of these children that we see.
How do you support those who have served their country when they face mental health challenges? In this episode of the Stigma Podcast, Stephen Hays welcomes Dr. Anthony Hassan, the President and CEO of Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), to tackle this pressing question. Dr. Hassan, a veteran of both the United States Army and Air Force, brings 30 years of military behavioral health experience to the table.
He shares his journey and the unique mental health struggles faced by active-duty service members and veterans. Dr. Hassan discusses the founding of Cohen Veterans Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health care to veterans and their families through a network of 25 clinics across the country. These clinics are strategically located in areas with high concentrations of veterans and active-duty military personnel.
The conversation highlights the importance of embedding mental health services within military communities to reduce stigma and improve access to care. Throughout the episode, Dr. Hassan emphasizes the critical need for mental health support in the military community and the barriers that often prevent service members from seeking help. He delves into the stigma surrounding mental health in the military and how it can be more pronounced than in other communities. Dr.
Hassan also explores the benefits of telehealth and asynchronous resources in making mental health care more accessible to veterans. Listeners will hear about the impact Cohen Veterans Network has had on saving lives, families, and futures. Dr. Hassan's passion for his work shines through as he discusses the network's ongoing efforts to expand their services and reach more people in need.
He also touches on the role of philanthropy in supporting non-profit mental health clinics like CVN and shares his vision for the future of mental health care for veterans. This episode offers valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for providing mental health care to those who have served our country. Whether you're a veteran, a family member, or someone interested in mental health advocacy, Dr. Hassan's story and the work of Cohen Veterans Network are sure to inspire.