Today, June 27th, is National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. PTSD can arise from many events such as car accidents, combat, natural disasters, or an assault. People can develop PTSD at any age and the factors that contribute to the disorder are most often out of that person’s … [Read more...]
ADHD Awareness
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects people of every age, gender, IQ, religion and socio-economic background. October is ADHD Awareness Month. However, the largest gathering for the ADHD community is the Virtual International Conference on ADHD. It occurred November 4-6 this year. ADHD Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates ADHD is one … [Read more...]
Movember Supports Men’s Health
The Movember Foundation works to raise awareness and funding in support of men’s health. The goal is to lessen premature deaths to men and raise awareness. Movember also raises money through donations and fundraisers to help fund research and other projects focusing on men’s health. History Movember started in 2003 in Australia with 30 friends growing moustaches to raise awareness … [Read more...]
Minority Mental Health Awareness
During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to acknowledge the increasing need for mental health support for minorities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health reported suicide as the second leading cause of death for American Indian / Alaska Natives (ages 10 - 34) in 2017. Compared to the white population, the overall … [Read more...]
Employee Health And Fitness
May is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM). The month is used to internationally promote and observe health and fitness in the workplace. In a continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, many people are continuing to work from home this month. Working from home has its own unique challenges that many people have been experiencing the past few weeks. If you find … [Read more...]
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness month focuses on breaking the negative stigma associated with mental health disorders. Many organizations provide education and support year round for those struggling. During May, and throughout the year, advocate for the people you care for who fight a mental illness. Use #breakthestigma on social media to share resources and information with … [Read more...]
