Family of Heroes: Video Games for Veterans

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 2, 2011

Ron Goldman, Chief Executive Officer of Kognito, a developer of online role-playing simulations, and Ann Feder, a supervisor for mental health services for the regional VA, discuss the development of "Family of Heroes," a role-playing game that helps families and friends of returning veterans to adjust and recognize warning signs of PTSD. 

→ To learn more about "Family of Heroes" and to play the game, click here.

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