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If you don’t have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it can be difficult to understand the ways it may impact family members, friends and co-workers who have the condition. You may wonder why they can’t “shake off” their trauma, or why seemingly trivial things can trigger such intense reactions. PTSD may be perplexing as someone on […]
In June 2018, fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain took their lives within three days of each other, sparking a sobering conversation on social media and in news around the world regarding suicide rates and mental health. During the same week of Spade and Bourdain’s deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifests itself in a variety of ways. While most people associate the disorder with flashbacks and dramatic outbursts, PTSD also comes with a host of other symptoms that are easily missed. The disorder could impact nearly every aspect of a person’s life, from sleep quality to daily mood. The most overlooked […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made headlines this month when it announced the unanimous decision to establish a national three-digit suicide prevention hotline number in the United States. The idea is simple — make it as easy as possible for anyone experiencing a suicidal crisis to ask for help. Other national three-digit numbers, such as […]
Physical injuries such as broken bones or sprains are often easily seen, so you can identify them, receive treatment and get back to work. It’s the unseen injuries that may keep you from returning to the job. Behavioral health disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), aren’t always as visible as a physical injury. If you’re […]
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