"This" Is What I do

[ChosenOne2000 4440]

Everytime I try to explain what I do for a living people get confused. I can't break it down any further. If it's tl:dr don't worry about it. Go back to reading the homobeast thread.

http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/01/21/33282-commentary-tele-behavioral-healthcare-to-help-where-needed/

[UnknownLegend 5480]

Reminds me of the movie Up in the Air, where they try to fire people through a computer chat and it ends up being a really bad idea. You are gonna end up reaching more people, but you know how the army works-- they're going to refer more people to these programs and a lot of the people who need more intense care aren't going to get it.

Even if this thing works as it should, more people might come forward for therapy and get recommended on to more intense care who otherwise wouldn't seek care, and then you would have the possibility of overloading already-swamped health services.

tl;dr - I think this is a bad idea, but this is my opinion based on a cursory reading and 5 minutes of reflection.

[ChosenOne2000 4440]

Reminds me of the movie Up in the Air, where they try to fire people through a computer chat and it ends up being a really bad idea. You are gonna end up reaching more people, but you know how the army works-- they're going to refer more people to these programs and a lot of the people who need more intense care aren't going to get it.

Even if this thing works as it should, more people might come forward for therapy and get recommended on to more intense care who otherwise wouldn't seek care, and then you would have the possibility of overloading already-swamped health services.

tl;dr - I think this is a bad idea, but this is my opinion based on a cursory reading and 5 minutes of reflection.

Because units and BH specialists are spread across Iraq its easier and safer to do e-therapy when available.

[Marine 2580]

I can haz tax paid therapy from C1 if I join Army? =O

But I have to go with what Junzou put, it does remind me of up in the air when they'd talk to people through the net and manage their emotions that way. I'm curious though on how far they let you treat a person through the net, like...Wouldn't some emotions through a screen be harder for you to detect? For example, If someone is constantly nervous, their thumbs twiddling with each other, or their eyes looking all over the place when talking and such.

[UnknownLegend 5480]

I dunno, I just feel like it's going to cause more problems than it's going to solve, like the whole WTU thing at Fort Carson.

EDIT::

After thinking about it more, it seems like a glorified crisis hotline (no offense intended)... but instead of semi-trained volunteers, it sounds like you're pulling away from resources that could be spent treating people at the VA, at outpatient clinics, or even abroad and putting them behind the computer screens.

I dunno. Still seems like a shaky investment, they need more testing.

[Carl Sagan 2577]

If it's tl:dr don't worry about it. Go back to reading the homobeast thread.

http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/01/21/33282-commentary-tele-behavioral-healthcare-to-help-where-needed/

This is all you really have to show

[ChosenOne2000 4440]

This is all you really have to show

Yup, thats my speciality

[Sharkmage 0]

After thinking about it more, it seems like a glorified crisis hotline (no offense intended)... but instead of semi-trained volunteers, it sounds like you're pulling away from resources that could be spent treating people at the VA, at outpatient clinics, or even abroad and putting them behind the computer screens.

Just so you know, the closer you debrief people to the time of a trauma, the less PTSD etc. they seem to develop. That's the theory behind this.

[Dojima 7619]

So can I come into vent and get some counsel?

[Pebbz. 953]

Vent is such a different ball game. You wouldn't be able to handle it.

[Dojima 7619]

Every time I'm on, it's pretty boring.

[Pebbz. 953]

You're doing it wrong, then. Vent is only boring when talking to monotone Bhop players. Even the JB fag crew (LoL, I guess) isn't bad anymore.

[Dojima 7619]

It's usually just people talkin' about whatever game they're playing. Pretty pedestrian stuff.

[Pebbz. 953]

Uhhh, no one really plays CSS anymore. When did you get on vent? There's plenty of SC chatter, but that's just being awesome.

[ChosenOne2000 4440]

Just so you know, the closer you debrief people to the time of a trauma, the less PTSD etc. they seem to develop. That's the theory behind this.

I wouldnt put it like that, but yeah thats the general idea. Thats why providers are embedded on the front lines.

[Skotti 2105]

It's usually just people talkin' about whatever game they're playing. Pretty pedestrian stuff.

You should join in on one of our Tinychat raids.

[Pebbz. 953]

You should join in on one of our Tinychat raids.

Nah, that's just faggoty. Shirtless guys is where it's at.

[blob 1985]

You're doing it wrong, then. Vent is only boring when talking to monotone Bhop players. Even the JB fag crew (LoL, I guess) isn't bad anymore.

You like me.

Nah, that's just faggoty. Shirtless guys is where it's at.

You like me.

[Pebbz. 953]

I like you?

[Dojima 7619]

Uhhh, no one really plays CSS anymore. When did you get on vent? There's plenty of SC chatter, but that's just being awesome.

Mainly other games like League of Legends. Listenin' to game chatter is never my idea of a good time. Was last on a few months ago.

[Pebbz. 953]

Yell loudly to get their attention and then proceed to talk about what you want. Works like a charm.

[Illogical 1126]

so is this like metal gear solid 4 where snake as that therapist to chat to him about stress caused by the warfare?

[driz 2626]

wait what? i thought you just played video games all day chosen? oh.. wait.. thats me who makes all this money and never works! nevermind, keep up the good work

[Dojima 7619]

so is this like metal gear solid 4 where snake as that therapist to chat to him about stress caused by the warfare?

ahahaha.

[UnknownLegend 5480]

wait what? i thought you just played video games all day chosen? oh.. wait.. thats me who makes all this money and never works! nevermind, keep up the good work

Welcome back. How's that Army WoW project treating you?