Posted on Jun 30, 2015

Technology has developed virtual counseling for behavioral health. Would you use it?

Maj Kim Patterson

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Yes, I think it's a great idea!

No, I believe we still need a human element in our healing process

I would be happy with a combination of the two, especially if it meant more vets could get timely care

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CSM Michael J. Uhlig

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I am not so sure this would work Maj Kim Patterson. Hard to replace the human contact and interaction, especially with those that walked the same ground with you.

I cannot stand surveys and that's exactly what this sounds like, a survey that will point you to a collection of videos....I am not sold on it and would hate that a computer algorithm cannot recognize the body language of one of our Active or Veterans that is reaching out for help and passes them by as ok.....it takes a live person to do that with a high degree of accuracy.

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Maj Kim Patterson

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I am of the school that believes in human interaction to notice the nuances; however, it has postulated that younger generations that have grown up with technology at their fingertips might find it easier and more willing to access care this way. Further, it would make a patch for those living at long distances from care or unable to travel.

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CSM Michael J. Uhlig

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Great perspective Ma'am however, I rather not leave the health of my Soldiers up to a computer algorithm.
I'm also be concerned that the identify of those taking these surveys online could be compromised thus further exposing our Veterans to being ostracized.

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