PTSD Awareness Month
June is recognized as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month. The month is intended to raise awareness about the disorder and issues that come with it, reduce the stigma associated with the condition and help people suffering from PTSD’s invisible wounds...
Grief and the Holidays
The holidays are a time for cheer, warm fuzzy feelings, and family. But, for people who have just lost loved ones or are dealing with their loved one’s terminal illness, the holidays can be an extremely lonely and depressing time. It’s important to know that you’re...
Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
Although the holiday season can bring feelings of comfort and joy for many, it’s not like that for everyone. About 5% of U.S. adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression. That’s why December is Seasonal Depression Awareness...
National Grief Awareness Day
August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. Why would somebody create a day celebrating grief? The day was created by Angie Cartwright in 2014. Cartwright was familiar with loss and became consumed by her grief. She wanted to find a way to support other people going...
Walking Through Loss by Chaplain Caleb Harper
My father passed away five years ago. One year after his death, almost to the day, my brother told me he had been diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. His life expectancy is 3-5 years. My brother has since lost his ability to walk, talk, and even eat.