Category Archive For "Mental Health"
Social Stigma and Substance Use: How Society’s Perception of Women with Substance Use Disorders Impacts Treatment
When we talk about social stigma and substance use disorders, it’s the women and mothers who often bear the brunt of negative perceptions and the weight of guilt and shame. It’s this factor, in fact, that often plays a major role in preventing women from receiving the type of effective treatment and recovery they need, …
Paramedic and EMT Stress: Combating Job-Related Physical and Mental Health Issues
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), including paramedics, are often the critical link between the site of an emergency and the hospital. Being among the first healthcare professionals to arrive on the scene, they provide crucial assistance in emergency medical care and transportation. However, their roles come with various challenges and hazards, exposing them to multiple rigors …
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 …
