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...]
National Service Dog Month
September is National Service Dog Month in honor of service dogs. Dogs receive training for different needs, including service, work, and therapy. History Of Service Dogs Dogs have been trained for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans tamed and trained wolves to help with tasks, going back 15,000 years ago. Dogs have also been used in warfare to deliver messages and attack … [Read more...]
PTSD Awareness
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that people can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. During June, many organizations aim to increase awareness and support of those suffering with PTSD. PTSD Can Affect Anyone Common traumatic events that cause PTSD include experiencing or … [Read more...]
Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. It is to raise awareness about how to deal with stress and anxiety. The Health Resource Network, Inc. has sponsored Stress Awareness Month every year since 1992. Each year, healthcare professionals all over the country use April as a time to increase public awareness about causes and treatments of stress. What is Stress? Stress is the body’s … [Read more...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After A Car Accident
In addition to physical injuries, some may suffer psychologically injuries after experiencing a car accident. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition initiated by a terrifying event, may result following a car accident. It's common to think about an accident and feel emotions such as fear, anger and guilt. However, if those feelings start to interfere with a … [Read more...]
