Jun 27, 2018
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 20% of military personnel who served in Iraq or Afghanistan experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) each year. For these veterans, sudden and loud noises can trigger painful and traumatic memories of their...
Apr 30, 2018
Like a car that needs regular maintenance to run well, the mind works better with regular mindfulness maintenance. The vast majority of us hurdle through our days on cruise control, constantly bombarded by stressful thoughts and innumerable distractions. By taking...
Mar 9, 2018
Approximately six to eight million people meet the criteria for a gambling addiction, but only a fraction of those seek help. Men are more likely to develop a gambling problem than women. Harlan Vogel, a counselor with the Heartland Family Service Problem Gambling...
Feb 23, 2018
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Each year, advocates from across the country join efforts to raise awareness about dating violence, highlight promising practices, and encourage communities to get involved. What classifies as Teen Dating Violence?...
Feb 22, 2018
During a manic episode, people will sometimes have racing thoughts, jump from topic to topic when they are talking, or act impulsively. During a depressive episode, someone with bipolar may experience a very down mood and low self-esteem, feel extremely tired or...
