Veterans' Mental Health with Cindy Ross | LV Discourse

WDIY | By John Pearce

Published October 29, 2021 at 11:01 AM EDT

Cindy Ross and the cover of her book, 'Walking Toward Peace.' — Cindy Ross' 'Walking Toward Peace,' published in April 2021, shares the intimate stories of veterans who, post-deployment, have wrestled with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Host John Pearce focuses on mental illness and mental health as he welcomes Cindy Ross, author and director of the non-profit River House PA, an organization that puts veterans in touch with nature as they look to heal from trauma experienced in war zones, and also talk about her recent book, Walking Toward Peace – Veterans Healing on America's Trails.

Tune in to Lehigh Valley Discourse Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM following All Things Considered.

(Original air-date: 10/28/21)

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John Pearce

From the age of 9, John had his sights set on a career in broadcasting. But instead, he wound up teaching French and Spanish at Muhlenberg College for 40 years. Now, in retirement, John gets to call the mic and earphones his buddies at our studios in eclectic South Bethlehem. His signoff: "Remember to be gentle with your neighbor."

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