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Self Harm Awareness Day – March 1st
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is observed every year on March 1st. Self-injury is a reality for almost 2 million people in the United States. This awareness day is hoping to bring awareness for this growing issue and help support those who are struggling with it. Self-injury is hurting yourself on purpose that comes in many …
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Veterans and mental health
Certain mental health conditions are more common among veterans. According to a 2008 Veteran Affairs research, one in three veterans told their primary care doctors they experienced some depressive symptoms. One in five people said they had serious depressive symptoms. For those whose depression is not improving with medication, there are alternatives. One FDA-approved treatment …
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Depression and the military
Depression rates are greater in the military than in the general population, especially among family members. However, there is assistance available to lessen symptoms and enhance general wellbeing. It is a known fact that stigma within the military and among military families prevents some people from getting the assistance they need. If a military member …
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Tricare and TMS
Tricare, the U.S. Defense Military Health System, uses TMS as a benefit for its military members! Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an option for those with treatment-resistant depression. TMS offers a non-invasive method of stimulating brain neurons through an electromagnetic coil. This focuses on the affected areas of the brain responsible for the individual’s mood and …
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“An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound of Cure:” New Paradigm For Mental Health
Mile High Sports Magazine – Guest Article #7 – Feb. 2020 by Dr. Hy Gia Park and Dr. Charles Park Our interest in writing articles about mental health in Mile High Sports is three-fold. First, to change the narrative around mental health through education, especially about depression. We all need to “speak the same language” …
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