Defense Department Seeking Proposals For ‘Healing Heroes’ Web-Based Mental Health Services

OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire Strategic Health Care News On May 27, 2010, the Department of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released a request for proposals (RFP) seeking proposals for a telehealth portal project for soldiers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and/or traumatic brain injury. The project, called “Healing Heroes,” has been designed as an on-line portal offering telehealth services, message forums, and referrals to mental health professionals and recovery-focused activities. The ability to adapt the Healing Heroes application to mobile formats and applications was noted as beneficial. The RFP’s initial . . .