The programs, developed with technology backed by the National Science
Foundation, combines web-based peer support with self-help therapy and
offers veterans access to new mental health resources remotely. The programs will be available for free on the web into 2014, according to the company.
The VA has been producing mobile health apps for iPads and iPhones since for many years now, many of which have had a mental health focus. A year after the VA first started launching apps, they announced a pilot for family caregivers to receive iPads loaded with apps created by the VA to test before they create a special app store for veterans. More
