Thank you Florida Panthers for hosting this wonderful event to explore the incredibly important topics of mental health and suicide prevention in Veteran communities! #VeteranWellness #Military #BehavioralHealth #SuicidePrevention
Honored to moderate an impactful panel discussion at Amerant Bank Arena, sponsored by NeuroFlow and hosted by Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, bringing together VA staff, Active Duty service members, and military community supporters in South Florida. Joined by Rob Stevenson (EVP, People & Facilities, FL Panthers) and D’Juan Wilcher (Deputy Director, George W Bush Institute Veterans and Military Families Program), we explored the multifaceted nature of Veteran wellbeing and suicide prevention beyond traditional mental health frameworks. Rob shared powerful insights on the critical role of authentic peer support in encouraging Veterans to seek care. D'Juan highlighted innovative initiatives at the Bush Institute, including their Check-In program and vital work expanding economic opportunities for Veterans. Looking ahead, I’m excited about the future enhancements to Behavioral Health Lab (BHL), the leading measurement-based care solution at the VA, and the power of data science to help identify at-risk individuals faster and connect them with appropriate resources at the right time. Thank you to the Panthers organization for championing these crucial conversations and to all stakeholders dedicated to supporting our military community. #VeteranWellness #MilitaryCommunity #FloridaPanthers