COVID-19 has affected a lot of people. Today the 20th of February 2021 there are 494,000 deaths in the United States. 61.3 million have been vaccinated The COVID-19 pandemic has affected
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What is resiliency? Resiliency is the ability to bounce back or rebound from a challenge, setback, disaster, illness, or even death of a loved one. When you don’t have resiliency,
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When you are stressed, your body produces stress hormones the trigger the “fight or flight” response. Your heart rate increases, your breath quickens, Your body will use glucose so that
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According to the CDC, one in 54 children has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. ASD is four times more common among boys than girls. ASD occurs in
Read moreTeen Depression
What is teen depression? Teen depression is a very serious mental health issue that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, anxiety, loss of interest in day-to-day activities that were once
Read moreCovid & Mental Health
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected a lot of people not only physically but also mentally. Everyone reacts differently to stressful events. The way you respond to the pandemic would depend
Read more10 Easy Self-Care Tips
Most of us lead a very busy life. It is important to focus on yourself daily. Here are some easy self-care tips that you can do daily. Smile at yourself
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According to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report (2019), the suicide rate among Veterans is 1.5 times greater than the non-Veteran population ages 18+, with over 6,000 Veterans dying
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What is delirium? Delirium is a common clinical syndrome that is usually caused by a physical illness, general medical condition, drugs, substance intoxication or withdrawal, or other multiple etiologies. Delirium
Read moreVeteran Suicide Prevention & Awareness
Suicide is preventable. There is evidence-based research that is effective in overcoming suicidal thoughts. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans account for 13.5% of all suicide deaths in
Read moreMilitary Sexual Trauma
Military Sexual Trauma or MST is a sexual activity that is not consented to by a service member during his or her military service. These activities were against his or
Read morePostpartum Depression
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), 1 in 8 women may experience postpartum depression. Women may experience the “Baby Blues” within days for up to two
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