People yell for many reasons. Depending on the situation they're in, their personality and several other factors, a raised voice could be anything from a normal relationship conflict to a forewarning of emotional abuse in marriage or even physical aggression. Verbal and psychological abuse is the most common precursor ... Read More
A Tiny Therapy Dog with a Giant Mission: Willowbrook, 2025 First Responder Paws Winner
Meet Willowbrook: The Tiny Therapy Dog With a Giant Mission From a One-Pound Survivor to a Symbol of Strength “...our deputies are seeing so much trauma. Why don’t we have therapy dogs?” That question became the spark for what would grow into LASD’s countywide therapy dog program. Through the Blue ... Read More
Worsening Anxiety: When It’s Time for Treatment
Anxiety is a term often used to mean worried. However, it's more accurately defined as something deeper and more lasting than everyday concerns. Those who suffer from anxiety symptoms are often tempted to downplay or hide them entirely for fear of judgment. If you find yourself nodding at that last sentence, you aren't ... Read More
Know a Wounded Veteran? Resources for Mental Health
Regardless of branch, rank or deployment, veteran mental health issues can be as varied and complex as the demands placed on men and women in uniform. With depression and other concerning outcomes on the rise among service members, addressing military mental health — and supporting the nation's 18 million veterans — is ... Read More
PTO and Mental Health
Outside of America, paid time off from a job is usually a given, regardless of the reason it's being used. But while their European counterparts enjoy several guaranteed weeks of paid vacation each year, workers in the United States usually receive far less — if any at all. As NPR noted in 2023, American workers aren't ... Read More
FHE Health Pressroom
“FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD” LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE May 1, 2025 The first, annual “First Responder Community Impact Award,” hosted by the national behavioral health provider, FHE Health, is spotlighting first responder agencies and departments that are making a positive mental health impact in their ... Read More
Naughty or Nice? An Objective “Year in Review”
With the year wrapping up, it's only natural to look back on what you've done and accomplished over the last 12 months. One way you can do this is by creating a "year in review" document highlighting all the big moments from your year in one place. Taking the time for reflection with a personal annual review can ... Read More
