Category Archive For "Mental Health"
Veteran Suicide: Prevention, Causes, and Resources for Seeking Help
Every day, an average of 16 veterans die by suicide. This is well above the national civilian average and an unmistakable sign that more needs to be done to support the mental health of veterans. Effective veteran suicide prevention, however, requires a multi-faceted approach that takes into account, not just the unique challenges that veterans …
Treating Trauma: How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is becoming more and more common in treating a variety of psychological disorders, particularly those with a trauma component, and it’s common for people considering treatment to wonder: How does EMDR work? The simplest way to explain EMDR is that it’s a specialized psychotherapy that utilizes bilateral …
3 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family During Holidays
If your big wish this year is to figure out how to set healthy boundaries with family during holidays and seasonal get-togethers, you’re not alone. For many, the holidays come with as much stress as they do joy, especially regarding family. And for those in recovery, family drama or overbearing loved ones may present added …
Mental Health is Not a Costume
by Tanya Ruhl Looking around this past Halloween, we have all seen them, the strait jackets, the masks with the bars over the mouths so you can’t be bitten, even the outfits that say psych ward with a patient number on them. Every year these costumes come out, but that’s not all. We even have …
Barriers to Mental Health Care for Veterans
When it comes to mental health care for veterans, getting help is not always as simple as it should be. Society has gotten much better at recognizing the need for improved access to mental health treatment. However, several barriers exist in the veteran community that may prevent a veteran in need from accessing appropriate mental …
