2022 Mental Health Summit: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

Thank you for joining us for our 10th Annual Mental Health Summit. This year we're joined by three mental health clinicians as they share their perspective on mental health services, therapy, medications and how they're all connected at times. We take a deep dive into the minds of these clinicians as they candidly share why they chose the profession they did, what motivates them to continue working with Veterans, and how they work to build rapport.

Next we hit the ice with one goal in mind, but it's not to put the puck in the back of the net. Members of Patriots Hockey Program share what the program has done and continues to do for them. We'll hear stories of community, camaraderie, physical and mental health and that "missing piece" many Veterans struggle with after exiting military service.

We then explore the many forms of therapy available at VA Loma Linda as we visit the driving range for Links group, a group in which Veterans and VA gather to learn more about the game of golf, as well as engage in therapeutic interactions with one another and nature. We also take a glimpse of Strings and Creative Writing Group. Strings is a continuation of Guitars 4 Vets, in which Veterans gather to "jam" and partake in meaningful interactions out in the community. Creative Writing Group provides Veterans of all writing and creative backgrounds a space to share and express emotions on paper that are often challenging or uncomfortable to share in conversation.

Finally we share a story of hope as an Army Veteran serves as a living liver donor for a stranger in need.

0:00-5:04 Ceremonial
5:05-1:09:15 Clinician Panel
1:09:16-1:25:43 Patriots Hockey Program
1:25:44-1:34:30 Exploring Alternative Forms of Therapy
1:34:31-1:42:20 Living Donor Experience