Barbara Van Dahlen, PhD, President of Give an Hour™, is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for 20 years. A specialist in children’s issues, she served as an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University. Concerned about the mental health implications of the Iraq War, Dr. Van Dahlen founded Give an Hour™ in 2005 to provide free mental health services to U.S. troops, veterans, and their loved ones. As of June 2009, this nonprofit organization has over 4,200 providers. Dr. Van Dahlen frequently participates in panels, conferences, and hearings on issues facing veterans. She also writes a monthly column for Veterans Advantage and has contributed to a book on post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. She has become an expert on the psychological impact of war on troops and families. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland.