Veteran family virtual summit 2023: January 26–27, 2023

Abstract: Veteran Families have unique experiences and needs that are often unheard and unaddressed. To start a discussion about these needs, the Atlas Institute hosted the Veteran Family Summit on January 26 and 27, 2023. The Summit was held virtually and attendance was free, which allowed Veterans, Veteran Family members, researchers, and service providers to come together and discuss compassion fatigue, impacts of operational stress injuries (OSI) on adult children, couples’ therapy for trauma recovery and resilience. The Summit was the first national event to focus on the experiences of Canadian Veteran Families. The high level of interest and positive feedback from our audience underscores the need for more information and discussion about the mental health and well-being of Veteran Families.