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Habits that harm mental health

12 Habits That Harm Your Mental Health

August 30, 2017 by admin

Depression and unhappiness can develop from big events such as the loss of a loved one or a job, but small habits can impact daily mood and perpetuate depression, Time reports. Below are 12 habits that negatively impact your mental health and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, bullying, depression, exercise, habits, happiness, list, mental health, PTSD, relationships, stress, treatment

Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study finds that the picture-based social media app Instagram may help determine whether or not a user is depressed, USA Today reports. Professors from Harvard University and the University of Vermont teamed up to conduct this study. They ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, PTSD, research, social media, stress, study

Woman with Depression Smoking while Pregnant

More American Women with Depression are Smoking While Pregnant

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study indicates that there is a rise in the amount of American women who suffer depression and smoke during pregnancy, US News reports. The researchers who conducted this study looked at data provided by pregnant women in an annual ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, prevention, PTSD, research, resources, stress, study

Man with PTSD on bench

Seven Things You Might Not Know If You Don’t Have PTSD

August 21, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. If you don’t live with post-traumatic stress disorder or have never experienced panic attacks, here are some things you might not know — but I’d like you to: 1. Everything matters, no matter how small. A trigger is ... | Read More

Filed Under: Christian's Notebook Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, resources, servicemen, symptoms, tips, veterans

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VA Confirms: Veteran PTSD Disability Claims Tripled in Decade

August 15, 2017 by admin

According to Veterans Affairs, there has been a sharp increase in the amount of veterans receiving disability payouts due to post-traumatic stress disorder over the last ten years, Navy Times reports. The VA reported that in 2008, there were ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, health, help, mental health, military, navy, psychological damage, PTSD, research, resources, servicemen, study, veterans

Civilian Support

Civilian Support

August 9, 2016 by admin

A Brown University study indicates more resources need to be devoted to alleviating PTSD’s impact on civilians. By Brandon Lilly Getting proper care and services for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is hard enough if you are a military veteran.  ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: awareness, civilians, help, PTSD, recovery, research, resources, study

10 Questions with Judy Diethelm

10 Questions with… Judy Diethelm

August 9, 2016 by admin

The executive producer of the documentary Iron Will; Veterans Battle With PTSD, which will be released this fall, talks about the film that portrays soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD JOURNAL: What sparked your interest ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: awareness, cause, health, help, mental health, PTSD, resources

Acting in Good Faith

Acting in Good Faith

July 21, 2016 by admin

By David Lemont It’s 7:30 in the morning in Los Angeles and Gary Sinise is up in his home office on the phone. He’s not talking to a director or studio head about potential scripts or movie opportunities. He’s speaking with a reporter, explaining ... | Read More

Filed Under: Features, Posts Tagged With: awareness, first responders, help, military, PTSD, veterans

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Seven Foods to Reduce Anxiety

July 11, 2016 by admin

Since what we eat affects how we feel, some foods can help reduce anxiety. Bustle explores this by providing seven examples of foods and drinks that alleviate anxiety and stress. The right foods can ensure neurotransmitters function properly, help ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, mental health, stress, tips, treatment

daughter with military parent

Six Tips on Not Passing Your Anxiety to Your Kids

July 11, 2016 by admin

Mental health can be as hereditary as physical health, which is often a cause for concern for parents with anxiety. Huffington Post offers six tips on how anxiety-prone parents can avoid projecting anxiety-driven behaviors. Avoid ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, childhood trauma, depression, health, help, mental health, military, mindfulness, tips

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Nine Facts on the Science of Happiness

July 5, 2016 by admin

Most people are in constant pursuit of greater happiness, but it is also important to understand the science of it, Bustle reports. Below are nine interesting scientific facts about happiness. 1. Happiness impacts your immune ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, mindfulness, tips

mental health matters

12 Habits That are Bad for Mental Health and How to Change Them

July 5, 2016 by admin

Time explores twelve common habits that can adversely affect happiness and offers tips on how to change them. 1. You don’t stand up straight. Research found that how we walk and how we feel are connected. A study showed that people who walked ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, cause, research, stress, tips, treatment

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Depression Common During Pregnancy

June 27, 2016 by admin

Depression during pregnancy affects about one third of women, Chicago Tribune reports. Researchers from Northwestern University conducted one of the first studies analyzing depression during three pregnancy time-points: pre-pregnancy, prenatal, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, depression, health, help, mental health, mindfulness, research

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Tips for Parents with PTSD

June 27, 2016 by admin

Children with a parent battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often adversely affected by the strain, Military Times discusses. Common signs that a child is struggling with their parent’s PTSD are uncharacteristic sadness and anger, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, childhood trauma, help, mindfulness, prevention, PTSD, tips

People Lying in Field

Visit Nature for Better Mental Health

June 27, 2016 by admin

Spending consistent time outdoors is linked to better mental health, Psych Central reports. According to a study from the University of Queensland and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions (CEED), people who visit parks 30 ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Uncategorized Tagged With: awareness, depression, health, mental health, recovery, research, therapy, tips, treatment

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Cadets Run to Honor Veterans

June 20, 2016 by admin

Army ROTC cadets at the University of Delaware are running to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder and veteran suicide, News 4 Jax reports. The cadets are running 15 – 20 miles a day for 22 days straight in honor of the 22 veterans ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, servicemen, veterans

Anxiety

Five Misconceptions About Anxiety

June 20, 2016 by admin

Mental health disorders are often misunderstood and stigmatized, and anxiety disorders are no exception. Self explores five common misconceptions about anxiety. 1. Anxiety is common. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, mental health

Red Flags

Identifying Depression: Eight Red Flags

June 14, 2016 by admin

My Valley News discusses eight warning signs to help identify depression, one of the most common mental health conditions. If you notice the following consistent signs and behaviors in a loved one, he or she may be developing or have ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, depression, help, mental health, mindfulness, PTSD

Depressed woman

The Increased Likelihood of Anxiety in Women

June 14, 2016 by admin

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge found that women are almost twice as likely as men to suffer anxiety, Business Insider reports. The research team reviewed studies on the demographics of people with anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, mental health, PTSD, research, study

Recognizing Anxiety in Children

Recognizing Anxiety in Children

June 3, 2016 by admin

The internalized nature of anxiety makes it challenging to spot in children, reports the Richmond Register. Anxiety in children is often described with different words before it is officially diagnosed. Referring to a child as worried, shy, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, childhood trauma, children, help, therapy, treatment

Team USX Successfully Summits Everest for PTSD Awareness

Team USX Successfully Summits Everest for PTSD Awareness

May 31, 2016 by admin

KKTV reports that the team of veterans determined to summit Mount Everest to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) successfully completed its mission. Team USX was formed by U.S. Expeditions and Explorations – a non-profit ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, PTSD, servicemen, support, veterans

Survey Says Mental Health Tops Veterans Concerns

Survey Says Mental Health Tops Veterans’ Concerns

May 31, 2016 by admin

Mental health support is at the top of many veterans’ priority list as suicide continues to be a serious issue in the veteran community, Clarksville Now reports. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) distributed a survey to 3,000 ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, depression, mental health, military, PTSD, servicemen, suicide, veterans

Spot an Anxiety Disorder with These 11 Signs

Spot an Anxiety Disorder with These 11 Signs

May 31, 2016 by admin

Since anxiety disorders manifest differently for everyone a Bustle article provides 11 signs to look for if you are concerned about a loved one. 1. They Complain About Feeling Worried Worry is a normal part of life, but for someone with an ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, cause, help, mental health, mindfulness, sleep, symptoms

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Seven Apps to Relieve Stress

May 31, 2016 by admin

A Huffington Post article explores seven Smartphone applications to aid stress relief. If you are looking for tools to help you live a calmer, more mindful, and less stressful life, one or more of these apps may be for you. 1. Worry Box-Anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, PTSD, relief, stress, therapy, treatment

The Face of PTSD - Documentary Challenges PTSD Stigma

“The Face of PTSD” Documentary Challenges PTSD Stigma

May 23, 2016 by admin

A new documentary project challenges the stereotypes associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by highlighting veterans who live successful lives after combat, the Military Times reports. Director Derek Brown led “The Face of PTSD” ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, mental health, PTSD, recovery, research, stigma, treatment

Explaining Anxiety to People Who Don’t Have It

Explaining Anxiety to People Who Don’t Have It

May 16, 2016 by admin

A Bustle aritcle explores the difficulties of explaining anxiety to people who do not suffer from the disorder, and provides helpful ways to handle the challenge. Anxiety disorders include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), general anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, education, mental health, OCD, PTSD

Don’t Ignore These 9 Mental Health Symptoms

Don’t Ignore These Nine Mental Health Symptoms

May 16, 2016 by admin

Stigma about mental health discourages people from seeking treatment – Bustle discusses nine mental health symptoms to never ignore. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, or struggling with any others, please reach out to someone for ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, mental health, prevention, research, symptoms

10 Stats Put Mental Illness in Perspective

10 Stats Put Mental Illness in Perspective

May 9, 2016 by admin

A Huffington Post article reports on ten statistics to demonstrate that mental health is a global issue. While many people are diagnosed with mental illness, many more are affected by loved ones with mental illnesses. Watching someone battle ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, mental health, mindfulness, psychological damage, stats

Depressed woman

12 Tips to Motivate Yourself When Depressed

April 25, 2016 by admin

As indicated in a Psych Central post, depression is emotionally and physically draining, making those suffering it feel lethargic and struggle to find motivation for even the simplest tasks. Finding motivation when depressed is difficult for most ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, depression, motivation, PTSD, therapy, treatment

The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work

The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work

April 25, 2016 by admin

A Texas Observer article reports that slaughterhouse workers face a variety of negative emotional and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thousands of workers are employed within the roughly 1,100 federally ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, psychological damage, PTSD, therapy, Trauma

Team USX to Climb Mount Everest for PTSD, Veteran Suicide Awareness

Team USX to Climb Mount Everest for PTSD, Veteran Suicide Awareness

April 18, 2016 by admin

A team of veterans and active duty military members aim to summit Mount Everest to raise awareness of veterans’ issues, reports ABC Action News. The objective of the mission is to heighten awareness to issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: awareness, cause, PTSD, suicide, therapy, treatment, veterans

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