While some studies suggest overuse of technology can be linked to depression, apps that actually help maintain mental health exist. They’re of course not meant to substitute professional care, but they can be integrated into any mental wellness plan. The Mighty did some research and also asked their readers on Facebook which apps they use to maintain their mental health. Here were 8 mental health-related apps that stuck out: 1. The Now mindfulness app [Free] This app sends in

GREAT RESOURCE!!!! Learn more about PTSD by reading this article below! Source: click here 'Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that will affect an estimated 7.8 percent of Americans at some point in their lives, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s a psychiatric disorder that can be caused by life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents or physical or sexual assault. The Mighty

"Veteran on PTSD Awareness Day: 5 Ways I am Misunderstood" source: click here Christian Benedetto didn't know he suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when he first returned home from fighting in the Gulf War in 1991. He did not realize, he said, that the four years he spent in the Marines had affected his mental health. "I had nightmares sometimes, I had panic attacks," he said. "But it wasn't until I was in my late 30s until I realized that there were things happenin

Please take a minute to check out this PTSD & Veteran Suicide awareness campaign, who we had the pleasure of meeting at Rose Tree Park at the Walk for the Wounded 2015 5K in May. #ptsd #awareness #veterans #veteran #mentalhealth #suicide

In the June 2015 issue of Natural Awakenings, distributed around South Central PA, there is an article explaining how farm therapy has helped veterans heal. Read below. #ptsd #awareness #therapy #veterans #veteran

From Marine Veteran Mike Whiter: "I'm doing a #photoessay on #veterans who have been or are being #overmedicated by the #VA. If you know anyone who is interested, please get in touch with me. I'll be doing this over the next two weeks. #THC4PTSD #vets #PTSDAwareness #documentary#photography" As you know, we have a lot to contribute to this, and we hope that others will contribute too in order to show the growing problem of overmedication in the treatment for PTSD. To get in c

Not Just a Military Problem: Four Signs You May Have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 6/19/2013 "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While it is often closely associated with combat veterans and other members of the military, the fact is PTSD can affect anyone who experiences a traumatic event. During the past year, many communities across the U.S. have experienced devastating tragedies. Hurricane Sand

"June marks PTSD awareness month and new statistics show the alarming number of veterans in our country who are dealing with the mental disorder, triggered by experiencing or seeing a traumatic event. In the past year alone, the number of diagnosed cases of PTSD in the military has jumped 50%, according to PTSD United. And that’s only diagnosed and reported cases. While diagnosis and treatment have progressed, there’s still a long way to go. World War II veteran, Bob Reeners,

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Check the blog on www.danefreedman.com every day this month for up to date information on post traumatic stress and to learn how you can get involved to raise awareness. #ptsd #awareness

Click here for article Suicides by active-duty troops and veterans are at levels that would have been unthinkable a generation ago. Each day, on average, a current service member dies by suicide, and each hour a veteran does the same. In response, President Obama signed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act in February. The act aims to make information on suicide prevention more easily available to veterans; it offers financial incentives to mental health