Within Reach: A Discussion of Mental Health with Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen

In the inaugural episode of “Next Steps Forward With Chris Meek” Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, Executive Director of The President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) task force and founder of the national nonprofit Give an Hour, speaks with Chris about how to improve overall mental health; and the importance of mental health care accessibility for those who need it, including our country’s service members and veterans. They’ll also discuss PREVENT’s national public health campaign REACH, which is aimed at preventing suicide. Van Dahlen speaks candidly about changing the public approach and culture surrounding mental health and how we can best reach those who need help the most.