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The Veteran Health Care Crisis

The Scope of the VA The US Department of Veterans Affairs, commonly referred to as the VA, operates the largest health care system in the country. The Veterans Health Administration provides care for over 9 million veterans annually. However, this only represents about half of the veteran population, as there are about 19 million veterans […]

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Health Care in Correctional Facilities

*Please note that while the information provided is specific to those involved with the criminal justice system, much of it can also be applied to those detained in immigration facilities.  Those who are currently or have previously been involved in the justice system are at significantly higher risk than the average population for chronic health […]

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Mental Health in the Workplace

Prevalence of Mental Health Issues in the US Mental illness is no stranger to most people in the US. It is likely that even if you have not experienced a mental illness personally, you know someone who has. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 US adults experience a mental illness […]

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Fireworks and Their Implications for Those with PTSD

July 4th and Fireworks Recently, those who live in the United States celebrated Independence Day on July 4th. While fireworks are utilized for numerous occasions and celebrations, they are most notably associated with Independence Day. These bright displays of pyrotechnics are widely used on the actual holiday, as well as the timeframes leading up to […]

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The Pervasive Struggle with Adolescent Mental Wellness

The mental health condition of adolescents is an increasingly alarming issue and recent studies have added damning data to the picture of mental wellness amongst youth. According to the World Health Organization, globally, one in seven people between the ages of 10 and 19 experience a mental disorder. The statistics are staggering and do not […]

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World Suicide Prevention Day

Globally, an estimated 703 000 people die by suicide every year, according to the World Health Organization. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) acknowledges September as National Suicide Prevention month to raise awareness of the potential warning signs and increase prevention efforts. National Suicide Prevention Month is also known as National Suicide Prevention Week, which […]

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BIPOC Mental Health Month

The United States observes BIPOC Mental Health Month each July to bring awareness to the mental health needs and struggles of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color in the United States. When it was first formally recognized in June of 2008, this month was named Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. […]

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International Nonbinary People’s Day

Nonbinary is an umbrella term for gender identities that fall outside or between the binary of male to female. People that identify as nonbinary often use pronouns that are not gendered (eg they/them/theirs). However, they may also identify as being both man and woman, in between the 2, or completely outside of the binary. Many […]

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Fireworks and Their Impact on Health

The 4th of July has come and gone, with families and friends celebrating the holiday with fireworks. In the next year, there is some information about fireworks to consider – the harmful toll fireworks can take on the world. While fireworks can be used and cause problems no matter the time of year, 4th of […]

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PTSD Awareness Day

June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day. Though we have already briefly covered posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in our post about mental health, we wanted to delve further into the risk and preventative factors of PTSD and what strategies can be implemented to treat and prevent cases of PTSD. PTSD is a mental health disorder that […]

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