Courage and Service (Purple Heart)
Courage and Service Chips, a German Shepard mix, is the only animal to receive the Purple Heart Medal. Man’s best friend for sure, Chips helped his squadron...
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FIGHTING PTSD
Say Her Name!
Say Her Name! On May 5, 2023, the President of the United States of America declared Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day… To support...
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PTSD Symptoms: Intrusive Memories
PTSD Symptoms: Intrusive Memories The impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be felt in every area of life, clawing away at your independence over...
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Strategies to Support Mental Health During PCS Season
Strategies to Support Mental Health During PCS Season It is that time of year again – Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season. For military families,...
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Showing Up … As Your True, Authentic Self
Showing Up … As Your True, Authentic Self The month of June is nationally recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, designated as a time to recognize the impact of...
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PTSD Through the MST Lens
PTSD Through the MST Lens According to a website run by nonprofit, Unbroken Warriors, over 540,000 veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD… See direct...
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PTSD: Never Hesitate to Ask for Help
Never Quit Fighting; Never Hesitate to Ask for Help with PTSD As a Black woman soldier, I had to make myself the picture of perfection. There was no room...
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PTSD: Through the Veil of Time and Tears
PTSD: Through the Veil of Time and Tears In his poignant memoir, “Goodbye To All That,” British poet Robert Graves, a World War I veteran, painted a...
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PTSD: Reclaiming Control – Trauma
How our body reacts to trauma Most of us think about PTSD as emotional and mental distress following a traumatic event or series of events, and yes, of...
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PTSD: Reclaiming Control – Exploring Treatment
Exploring Treatment Although the psychological impact of war has been known for thousands of years, the ‘official’ diagnosis of PTSD was only formalized...
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