"5 Distressing Realities about the State of Mental Health in America" news article
Source: click here One in five American adults will experience a mental health disorder in a given year. That makes it highly likely many of us know someone who is dealing with a psychological condition. But when it comes to understanding these disorders, we often fall flat. In honor of World Mental Health Day, we rounded up some of the most important mental health discoveries made this year. If anything, they’re proof that continued education and advocacy is critical when it
"World Mental Health Day" October 10th
Source: click here The World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is psychological first aid and the support people can provide to those in distress. #mentalhealth #awareness
National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar:
This past weekend, part of our family attended the National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar hosted by TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) in St. Petersburg, Florida. TAPS is an organization that everyone should become familiar with, especially those with loved ones who have passed away that served in the military. I want to take few minutes to share with you our overwhelming, yet comforting experience. The Trade Winds Beach Resort and Conference Center in St. P
Local Motorcycle Group Plan 115-mile Charity Ride to Benefit Wounded Veterans
Source: click here UPDATE: A new date has been set for the ride because of heavy expected rains on Saturday Oct. 1. Ride will move to Sunday Oct. 2. Two local motorcycle clubs are joining forces to raise money for Pennsylvania's wounded veterans through a 115-mile charity ride and poker run on Saturday Oct. 1. The third annual charity ride starts in Camp Hill and features four stops, including a pit stop at the VA Hospital in Lebanon to eat lunch with veterans and escort them
"Hundreds Walk to Raise Suicide Awareness" news article
Source: click here HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Almost 1,000 people from throughout Central Pennsylvania participated in the annual Harrisburg Out of the Darkness Community Walk. They’re message is that suicide is 100% preventable. “We really want everybody to know that there’s help. There’s hope. Hope saves lives. Talk saves lives. And there’s no more dark cloud over suicide. We’re bringing it to the forefront and out of the darkness,” organizer Brandon Marsico said. The people
"Suicide Awareness Day" at PA Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg - September 28th, 2016
September 28th, 2016 Harrisburg Capitol Rotunda 10:00am - 12:00pm Mark your calenders!!! We wanted to make everyone aware of this important local event coming up at the end of this month in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Source: click here "Suicide Prevention Awareness Day in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg on September 28th. Speakers will include legislators and survivors telling their personal stories between 10:00-11:30 AM. Displays will be in the
"September is Suicide Prevention Month" NAMI article
Source: click here September 2016 is also known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people and is often the result of mental health conditions that effect peopl
"Nature's Cure for PTSD" news article
Source: click here Bill Alexander, a U.S. Navy veteran at Weatherford College’s Veteran Center, is studying nature and it’s effects on healing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for women veterans (PTSD) by researching nature-based and horticultural therapy. PTSD has long been one of the primary mental concerns for military members and nature may play a pivotal role in helping tackle the subject, Alexander said. Cognitive behavioral therapy and medical drugs are considered the mo
PTSD Awareness Day
"In order to bring greater awareness to the issue of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the United States Senate designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day. In addition, June has been designated as PTSD Awareness Month by the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD). PTSD is a mental health problem that can occur after someone has been exposed to a single traumatic event or multiple traumatic events, such as sexual or physical assault, natural or man-made disaster, and w
"Two Dickinson Marine Veterans Organize 22k Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness" news artic
Source: click here It’s almost 7,000 miles from Dickinson to the Zamindawar district in Afghanistan. It was there, in the Northern Province near Zamindawar, where two Marines from Dickinson were involved in Operation Helmand Viper just four years ago. While their time fighting Taliban insurgents may be over, others in their battalions have been battling something far more dangerous. Cpl. Cutler Brost, 23, said he has known 12 people he served with who have committed suicide.
