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November 22, 2017
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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 i...
October 5, 2017
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A group of therapy dogs are being flown to Las Vegas to comfort survivors from Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas.
The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs, affiliated with Lutheran Church Charities, are helping survivors, families of victims, first responders and ot...
September 13, 2017
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Once every 72 minutes.
That's how often U.S. military veterans kill themselves.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, around 20 veterans committed suicide per day in 2014 - the most recently available statistics.
Veterans Affairs Secretar...
September 11, 2017
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1. Say the S word.
Suicide. Yes, it can be uncomfortable to talk about, but the more you practice saying the word, the less uncomfortable it becomes. There is a misconception that talking about suicide will make someone more likely to act on it, but th...
July 5, 2017
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Joseph Cress - The Sentinel
Trauma is like taking a walk after stepping on broken glass.
The shard digs in deeper with every footfall, making it harder to heal.
“To get it out is going to be pretty uncomfortable,” Carlisle therapist Lori Moskel said. “Pe...
June 1, 2017
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Experiencing stress-related mental health issues following deployment exposures increases risk of reduced well-being in other life domains in the years following military service for veterans. Gender plays an important role in these associations.
The f...
February 10, 2017
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If you are emerging from a period of mental distress, the most important thing to remember is that you are the key person on the treatment team.
Although other people can give you advice, encouragement, recommendations and even love, the ultimate perso...
January 3, 2017
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One of people's most common New Year's resolutions is to get healthier. Although this can often take the form of vowing to lose weight, the behaviors associated with weight loss — eating less fat, more fruits and vegetables, and increasing physical ac...
December 5, 2016
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Gina Bentle talks about the affect suicide has on the people left behind Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at her home in Lancaster. Bentle's biological father and her fiance both committed suicide.
LANCASTER - Everyone knows that suicide cases spike during the h...
July 30, 2016
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"A unique memorial is planned to commemorate military veterans who have lost their battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to suicide. The Forgotten Warrior Memorial Wall, to be erected in Channahon State Park, outside Chicago, will also ser...
