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National PTSD Awareness Month

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National PTSD Awareness Month is June 2022 to help enlighten Americans about the challenges with PTSD and learn to have empathy for those struggling.

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Veterans & Substance Abuse

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Substance abuse is a common struggle among the veteran population. Mental health disorders and other risk factors can increase the development of addiction.

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Veterans & Domestic Violence

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Domestic violence is a problem with not only the general population but also with veterans. Veterans are at an increased risk due to war events & other factors.

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Veterans Service Animals

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Veterans often come home with physical and/or mental conditions that need treatment. Finding service animals can help the transition to civilian life.

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How to Adjust from the Military to Civilian Life

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Table of Contents How to Adjust from Military to Civilian Life Military service takes a toll on servicemen and women. The return to civilian life after service can be just as daunting. Men and women returning to civilian life after military service face various challenges. Fortunately, many resources and support networks are available to veterans…

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Veterans’ Struggles with Mental Health

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Contents How Common are Mental Health Conditions in Veterans? Common Mental Health Conditions Veterans & Suicide Treatment Find Help Veterans’ Struggles with Mental Health Serving in the armed forces can take a toll on mental health. While mental health conditions are relatively common among civilians, veterans can have heightened experiences that may negatively affect mental…

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Military Suicide

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Suicide rates among active military members and veterans post 9/11 have seen a dramatic increase. In addition to traditional treatments for suicidal ideation like psychotherapy or medication, sufficient amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the risk of suicide.

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Mental Healthcare for Veterans in TriWest States

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TriWest Healthcare Alliance commonly referred to as TriWest, is an insurance that is part of the VA’s Community Care Network (CCN) that specifically serves veterans. TriWest is the VA’s third-party administrator responsible for developing and administering regional networks of high-performing, licensed, and contracted health care providers. TriWest was formed in 1996 with the primary purpose…

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Anxiety Disorder Self-Test

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  Contents GAD-7 Self-Test What is An Anxiety Disorder? Types of Anxiety Disorders Causes & Risk Factors How To Reduce Anxiety Treatment for Anxiety Find Help for Anxiety GAD-7 Self-Test & Anxiety Disorder Guide Anxiety is felt by most people and can even be a healthy emotion, but anxiety disorders can cause a severe impact…

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The Importance of Support Systems for Mental Health

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Contents Social Support Social Integration Emotional Support Instrumental Support Learning to Deal with Stress Making Healthy Choices Boosting Motivation Social Life & Longevity The Importance of Support Systems for Mental Health According to a 2019 poll from YouGov, 30 percent of millennials say that they always or often feel lonely. On top of that, twenty-two…

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How Depression and Anxiety Affect Pregnant Women

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Contents Depression & Anxiety Symptoms Prenatal and Postpartum Depression Statistics Common Mood Disorders Risk Factors Taking Care of Yourself Treatment Options Outlook How Depression and Anxiety Affect Pregnant Women Having a child is a beautiful thing. It’s amazing being able to witness new life being brought into this world, but there are many side effects…

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Tips to Improve Your Self-Esteem

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Positive self-esteem is often correlated to life satisfaction, good relationships, and achievement. Base your self-worth on things that have meaning to you — don’t look toward things that aren’t useful or helpful.

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A Guide to Social Learning Theory

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There are some Instagram influencers who charge up to $1,000 per sponsored Instagram story. Imagine being able to charge that much money to make 1 Instagram story. This is a small example of the power of the Social Learning Theory at work. Humans are constantly watching, learning from, and even mimicking the people around them. Whether we’re watching…

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Managing Bipolar Disorder Beyond Medication

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Contents What is Bipolar Disorder? Managing Bipolar Symptoms Diet Herbs & Supplements Sleep Exercise Calming Techniques Sunlight Managing Bipolar Managing Bipolar Disorder Beyond Medication About 2.8% of adults living in the United States are struggling with bipolar disorder, and 83% of those cases are severe. These individuals are dealing with extreme shifts in mood and…

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The Science Behind Positive Psychology and Well-Being

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We study psychology to better understand the human mind and use our findings to improve the human condition. The PERMA Model of Well-Being After working through initial theories, Seligman developed an acronym (PERMA) that represents his well-being theory: Positive Emotions — such as satisfaction, awe, excitement, pride, and others typically translate to positive outcomes in other aspects of life.

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Positive Reinforcement and Influencing Behavior

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A large influence factor on our behaviors are the consequences of our own actions. Positive reinforcement, however, is most often the better way to condition people into positive behaviors — while building a valuable bond with the person you are conditioning.

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DSM-5 Self-Test for Depressive Disorder Types

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Contents Depression Self-Test What is MDD? MDD Diagnostic Criteria MDD Sub-Types MDD w/ Psychotic Features Dysthymia Seasonal Affective Disorder Atypical Depression Catatonia Melancholy Anxious Distress Sadness vs Depression How to Get Help DSM-5 Self-Test for Depressive Disorder Types Did you know depressive disorder affects over 16.1 million Americans or 6.7 percent of the adult population?…