Today's episode is part two in a conversation with Ron Self, former Marine and founder of Veterans Healing Veterans. If you haven’t already, listen to Episode 51 (https://soundcloud.com/prisonfellowship/reimagining-prison-51-ron-self-part-1) to hear the story of his time in the Marines followed by his incarceration and attempted suicide leading up to his founding of Veterans Healing Veterans. In this episode, Ron discusses some of the psychological challenges that many veterans face and how these struggles can be addressed. Listen in as Ron uses his first-hand experiences alongside his masters degree in psychology and doctorate in sociology to provide insight into these mental health issues that impact much of America’s adult population.

To learn more about Veterans Healing Veterans, go to veteranshealingveterans.org.

Listen to Ron Self's 2016 Ted Talk from inside San Quentin State Prison at youtube.com/watch?v=IfG7WV-bN6Y

Discover Prison Fellowship's Warden Exchange Program at pfm.org/warden-exchange

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