"Generations of PTSD: Veterans Cope in Different Ways" news article
Source: click here Many veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. Russell Midori/DVIDS SHANNON, Miss. — Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, Jamie Locastro heard the sharp patter of bullets raining above him in the Korengal Valley. A month earlier, Jamie trained with his 120-man brigade, getting used to the humidity and 120-degree weather. He joined the infantry to be like his father, Tommy. His brother, Gabriel, enlisted with the infantr
"Reaching Out for Support When You Have a Mental Illness" article
Source: click here After having written tons of posts about supporting people with mental illness, I realized that there was a gap–I’ve seen few articles about how to reach out for support when you’re the one with the mental illness. Specifically, how to do so in a way that’s respectful of people’s boundaries. This is a difficult topic, for reasons that I think are obvious. I don’t want to discourage anyone from reaching out for help, ever. I also want to encourage people to
"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
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
Suicide Prevention Awareness Day at the Capitol! This Wednesday, September 28th 10:00am - 12:00pm
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"Events slated for Suicide Awareness Month" Lebanon News Article
Source: click here "Lebanon County Suicide Task Force honors September as Suicide Prevention Month, hosting a variety of events to draw attention to the 10th leading cause of death in our country. In the United States, there is an average of 117 suicides every day. Each year, 42,773 Americans take their own life. These staggering statistics only underscore the importance of World Suicide Prevention month, honored annually in September. The Lebanon County Suicide Task Force in
"Mental Health Matters to School Students" news article
Source: click here Odds are that if you had asked Loren Davis what was troubling her, she wouldn’t have been able to tell you. If pressed, the then-student at Park Forest Middle School might have described it as a bad case of nerves, the closest concept within reach to describe what she would eventually come to identify as a recurring case of severe anxiety. That term would first find its way into her lexicon thanks to a video she stumbled across in the eighth grade — a momen
"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
