Suicide Prevention: Learn the Warning Signs
In our opinion, it is everyone's responsibility as a human being to stay educated on the warning signs of suicide. Every suicide may not be 100% preventable, but if we all learn to recognize when someone is in crisis and know the appropriate way to respond, there is a much greater chance of the crisis will be resolved without someone losing their life. Individuals can live fulfilling and successful lives with mental illness. There is help available! Thanks to the American Fou
"Combating depression during the holidays" news article
Source: Click here "The holiday season is usually a time of happiness and enjoyment with family and friends, but that can be different for that suffering from a mental health illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64% of people diagnosed with a mental illness report that the holidays make their conditions worse. This includes increasing symptoms such as sadness, loss, fatigue, and frustration. Dr. Shane Speights, dean of the New York Institute of Osteo
"Anxiety & Depression Increase Over The Holidays — And Here's How To Cope" news ar
Source: Click here While the winter holidays hold fond memories of family gatherings and giant dinners for plenty of folks, they're also one of the biggest stressors people face all year. In fact, 64 percent of people say their mental health stress level increases exponentially around this time of year, as psychiatrist Monika Roots, Vice President of Health Services and Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Teladoc, tells Bustle. There is also evidence to suggest de
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today we are grateful for all of our supporters, contributors, donors, family, friends, and loved ones who continue to support this cause all year long. Without you, we would not be able to provide life saving information and raise awareness about the veteran suicide epidemic to members of our community. Because of you, we are opening the lines of communication about mental health and encouraging veterans of all ages to reach out and receive the help they need! THANK YOU! Di
"7 Surprising Health Benefits of Gratitude" Time News article
Source: Click here Now is the season to think about what makes you most thankful, but research supports making it a year-round habit. Many studies have found there are benefits of gratitude — both mental and physical — and all it takes to enjoy them is a little bit of introspection. Here are seven surprising benefits of practicing gratitude. Gratitude can make you more patient Research from Northeastern University has found that people who felt grateful for little, everyday t
Happy Veteran's Day
Today we honor all those who have served, past, present and future. We will always honor your service, sacrifice, and courage. We are forever indebted to you all. Local Veterans Day events: Source: Click here Veterans Day, held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, previously called Armistice Day, is a federal holiday to honor all veterans. Veterans Day 2017 is Saturday, Nov. 11. Local events include: ADAMS COUNTY Adams County residents can attend a community apprecia
"Self Care Week: 7 handy ways to bring more self-care into your daily routine" news articl
Source: Click here Looking after yourself has never been more important. With more of us suffering from stress and burnout than ever before, taking time out to replenish your mental wellbeing isn’t merely a luxury – it’s a necessity. If you’re feeling run down, pulled in 10 different directions or at the whim of other people’s schedules (and really, who isn’t?), it might be time to put on the brakes and practice some self-care. The idea is that you purposefully schedule some
"On this Veterans Day, where is the outrage over mental-health crisis?" opinion article
Source: Click here The military has recklessly and willfully ignored generations of well-documented war-trauma lessons, and our veterans have suffered because of that. While the national news media, political pundits and our political leaders fixate on such gripping scandals as NFL players protesting during the national anthem and President Donald Trump’s alleged bumbled interaction with a Gold Star family, 20 veterans die from suicide every day, as the tragedy of the current
"Filmmaker Jason Hall continues fight for veterans with 'Thank You for Your Service'&qu
Source: Click here Miles Teller as Army Staff Sft. Adam Schumann in "Thank You for Your Service" As Veterans Day fast approaches, a new film that examines the true-life plight of soldiers returning home from the Iraq War is about to open in theaters -- and thankfully for moviegoers and most importantly, veteran viewers, "Thank You for Your Service" was completed under the watchful eye of filmmaker Jason Hall. Hall, who was nominated for a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for ada
