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Veterans Day: PTSD
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress...
Causes of Anxiety Disorders: Why Me?
Why Do I Have Anxiety Disorder? Approximately 18% or 40 million adults are affected by an anxiety disorder each year in...
Virtual Reality for Mental Health and Eating Disorder Treatment
The term “virtual reality” was coined in the mid-1980s and was used in many industries including the Hollywood movie industry. Also,...
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2018: Stigma
During the first week of October each year, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and other mental health participants in the...
Ways to Help Yourself if You’re a Survivor of Suicide Loss
International Survivors of Suicide Day is a national awareness day that takes place this year on November 18th and is organized...
What Happens to my Brain During a Blackout?
Alcohol-induced amnesia, more commonly referred to as “blacking out” occurs when an individual indulges in too much alcohol. Blacking out is...
When Suicide Hotlines Are the Not Answer
Recently, our world lost two very talented, well-known celebrities who left a lasting impact on many individuals. Fashion designer Kate Spade...
Why the Season Might Not Be “the Most Wonderful” Time of Year
Updated on 06/25/24 The holiday season can be a tremendously stressful time for many individuals who are struggling with a mental...
Withdrawal Effects of Quitting Antidepressants
It is quite common to hear stories of individuals who are trying to recover from a drug or alcohol addiction to...