Tag Archive | #PostTraumaticStressDisorder

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – A General Fights To Destigmatize #MentalHealthIssues: ‘There’s a Shame If You Show Weakness’
The #military has struggled to meet the #mentalhealthneeds of troops, lawmakers and service members say. By Jennifer Steinhauer WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Ernest Litynski has received numerous awards and decorations during his nearly three decades in the #Army. But he is best known among soldiers and his superiors for his campaign to illuminate #mentalhealthissues among troops, […]

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Opinion | We Aren’t Alone In Our #MentalHealth Struggles
A Daily Iowan news reporter writes about their journey with #mentalhealth struggles. Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter Trigger warning: this article mentions #suicide, #eatingdisorders, and self-harm. #Mentalhealth is something I’ve struggled with my entire life. I grew up a chubby, closeted #bisexual, unsure of myself and afraid to share some parts of my identity. It wasn’t […]
#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – Why Is The #UnitedStates #Suicide Rate So High?
By Robert Dillard #Suicide is a significant and often unaddressed public health problem in #America – and it is getting worse. It currently stands as the tenth leading cause of death in the #UnitedStates, with 48,344 instances reported in 2018 according to the #U.S.CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention (#CDC). That number is up from 47,173 reported the year before. Alarmingly, the […]
#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – 10 Safety Measures #DomesticAbuse Survivors Can Take to Feel More Secure In Their Homes
In the #UnitedStates, more than 12 million people are victims of #domesticabuse each year. Many of these #men and #women are able to escape their abuser and start a new life — but for these survivors, it’s a long journey to feeling safe and secure, especially at home. Taking certain safety measures can help give you a […]