One in six of the veterans displayed symptoms of PTSD, major depression, or anxiety; 12 percent had symptoms of PTSD alone.
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Help for Spouses of Combat Veterans With PTSD
War is a bad thing and terrible things happen. That doesn’t make your vet bad. Listen if he talks about the war.
Establishing Healthy Eating Habits in Families
By Caroline Kay Bires-Cook, MSW Introduction Family Role Parent-child Relationship and the Division of Responsibility for Feeding Intuitive Eating Normal Eating Food as Reward or Punishment Family Mealtimes Tips - What Parents Can Do to Promote Healthy Eating...
Los diferentes tipos de depresión y sus síntomas
La depresión es mucho más compleja que la infelicidad. La depresión clínica, a veces llamada depresión grave, es un trastorno del humor que representa un problema de salud mental importante.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What you need to know
Narcissists do not change for the better, so you must develop a plan to minimize contact as much as possible.
Reframing Traumatic Experiences: Victim to Survivor
By Carol Juergensen Sheets, MSW, ACSW Are you a victim or a survivor? Do you fall prey to the things that happen to you or do you put them in perspective and ask what you can learn from the unfortunate circumstance? Do you often feel devastated by the cards that are...
3 Questions: Living Resiliently With Tourette Syndrome
By Lisa E. Cox, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Lisa Cox is Associate Professor of Social Work and Gerontology at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Dr. Cox has over 20 years of health social work practice experience and enjoys teaching courses in social work...
Balancing the Needs of Self and Others: Suggestions for Women
Imagine a relationship where it’s okay for you to have ups and downs, where you get emotional support.
Instant Relief from Grief
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Give Back Stay Connected Cry and Yell Get Inspired Get Help Introduction Grieving is one of life's most unpleasant events. Like falling in love, experiencing grief can make you feel as though you are...
Depression After the Holidays: The Party’s Over
When the holiday parties are over and those suffering from depression realize that their lives have not suddenly improved, help can be invaluable.
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By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T and Daniel Pollack, MSW, Esq. Updated May 2023 During the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, dating was a challenge. Safety restrictions created an environment where apps and virtual dates were the only ways to meet new people. But...
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