Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 4, 2023 Updated: January 19, 2023 Americans highly regard the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. Their bravery and selflessness in serving as protectors of our nation and our freedoms deserve our honor, respect, and gratitude. These jobs are physically, mentally, and…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 19, 2022 Updated: August 8, 2022 Serving in the military is a great honor that brings challenges and experiences that most people will never see or fully understand. It is well-recognized that PTSD is common among active-duty military and veterans. However, our service men and women face…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 17, 2022 Updated: August 8, 2022 When thinking about mental health and veterans, most people think about PTSD, and rightfully so. According to a 2020 survey from Statista, 83% of veterans and active-duty military personnel have experienced PTSD since the 9/11 attack due to their service. However,…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 3, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 While post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen to anyone following trauma, it is most prevalent among our military service members, both active duty and veterans. Because of the nature of their service, members of the military face an exceptional risk of…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 17, 2022 Updated: June 22, 2022 Veterans around the country struggle with mental health and wellness every day. PTSD, depression, and co-occurring disorders can make it hard for many to cope with daily life. Unfortunately, many veterans don’t receive the help they need. For some, this can…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 2, 2022 Updated: May 2, 2022 A life of service in the military puts individuals at greater risk for mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders. Their jobs are often physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding, and they are frequently exposed to trauma with little to no…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 17, 2022 Updated: March 17, 2022 by Lisa Dean It is important for clinicians who treat women veterans and suffer from PTSD recognize the meaning of what the VA recognizes as PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Approximately half of active duty and female veterans…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 17, 2022 Updated: March 17, 2022 Why Veterans Should Enroll in the VA Healthcare System by Lisa Dean Florida has consistently been one of the top three most populated states in the country consisting of nearly 1.5M Veterans. However, over half of the Veterans that…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 16, 2022 Updated: March 16, 2022 by Lisa Dean The VA has taken a focus on not only the physical health of veterans but the mental health of men and women who suffer from Eating Disorders (ED). Dr. Robin Masheb conducted the first study to examine Atypical…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 5, 2022 Updated: March 11, 2022 Social stigma and personal feelings of fear and shame often contribute to a reluctance to seek mental health treatment. Limited access to care is another common barrier to treatment. For many, financial limitations and the cost of treatment are the biggest…