Many people, both youth and adults, struggle with mental and emotional health. Alaskan long winter days and extended darkness can cause symptoms of depression or anxiety. In some instances, people self-harm attempting to cope with their overwhelming emotions. Education and awareness for self-injury increases during March to support Self-Injury Awareness month. Self-Injury Many … [Read more...]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The campaign raises awareness and provides information about dating risks for parents and teens. It is important to talk openly with your teenagers about dating and the risks. Ensure you develop communication in case they ever feel threatened. Teenagers need to feel safe coming to an adult when they have a problem. Defining Teen Dating … [Read more...]
National Veteran And Military Families Month
In 1996, the Armed Services YMCA established November as Military Families Month. Each year since, the U.S. Government recognizes the occasion. This November, the President signed a proclamation for National Veterans and Military Families Month in recognition of their patriotism. President Donald J. Trump wrote: "The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast … [Read more...]
Movember Is About Men’s Health
Each year in November, the Movember Foundation works to raise awareness for men's health through fundraising campaigns. Movember is about men's health with the goal of lessening the number of premature male deaths annually. On average, men die six years earlier than women, often by preventable causes. Movember raises awareness and funding by giving information to the public, showing men … [Read more...]
ALS Awareness – Military Vulnerability
What Is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Amyotrophic is Greek, meaning no muscle nourishment. When a muscle has no nourishment, it wastes away, or "atrophies". The term "lateral" identifies a person's spinal cord areas where portions of the nerve cells that signal and … [Read more...]
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