Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that comes from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, causing intense flashbacks, anxiety and depression. Without proper treatment, PTSD can negatively affect your day-to-day life, making it difficult to go to work or school and maintain ... Read More
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Finding Your New Routine in Early Recovery
Before venturing down the road to recovery, my daily routine consisted of one primary focus: consuming the next drink. I was submissive to one master, and I had no real sense of stability, discipline or structure. My drinking and drugging led to a life filled with chaos and no real sense of identity. Fortunately, my ... Read More
Overcoming Mental and Physical Disabilities: War Hero Shilo A. Harris
October is Disability Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to educate the public about the accomplishments of those who live with disabilities. One of those people is Shilo A. Harris, whose heroism in the face of extreme adversity is an inspirational way to celebrate the theme of this month. (You can find more of ... Read More
Porn Addiction and Mental Health: An Expert’s Insights
Porn is a booming industry, both in the U.S. and around the world, and if recent statistics are any indication, porn consumption and addiction are on the rise. That has psychologists concerned—but why? It’s a complex question, one best left to experts like Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP. As a mental health and ... Read More
No More Shame: John C.
“It started in my late 20s. In hindsight, I can see blips on the radar during my teenage years.” 47-year-old John C. was talking about when he first developed a substance use disorder. What Triggered the Substance Use Issues Was there one event that triggered it or multiple causes? “I believe I was born an ... Read More
Annalee Moody, MA, NCC, LMHC, CFRC
Annalee Moody MA, NCC, LMHC, CFRC EMDR Program Director Annalee Moody oversees the implementation of our intensive group and individual EMDR sessions in our specialized program for first responders. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective therapy for PTSD and trauma-related ... Read More
Mental Health Care for Correction Officers
The high-stress demands of working as a correction officer can jeopardize both physical and mental health. Long work shifts, dangerous conditions, and the constant need for vigilance can create enormous stress. Working in any one of the nation's prisons requires that corrections officers be constantly vigilant about ... Read More
Mental Health Care for 911 Dispatchers
Emergency dispatchers may never set foot on the scene of a crime or accident, but every day, they're faced with challenges and trauma that can impact their mental health. These workers are the bridge between people in crisis and first responders. They are responsible for sending assistance to emergency and nonemergency ... Read More
