Veterans Day and Mental Health: When Holidays Are Hard
Veterans Day and the holidays can stir up PTSD, grief, and isolation. Learn the signs, how to help someone who served, and when to reach out.
8 Ways Autumn in Michigan Boosts Mental Health (plus 27 fun things to do)
I missed my annual trip to Grand Rapids this October. But I can’t forget the dappled sun shining through a tunnel of yellow oaks; it inspires wonder. And wonder, awe, and gobsmackedness are good for mental health. Studies show that the awe we feel in nature benefits the body’s defense system. A walk in nature, […]
PTSD and Anger: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
Anger is a common PTSD symptom. It’s also one of the least talked about. Whether it’s internal or external, it can hurt a person and their quality of life. PTSD often comes with negative beliefs about oneself, others, and the world. It comes with hypervigilance (feeling keyed up, on edge, or overly aware and alert, […]
Is PTSD Ruining the Marriage? When the Stress of the Job Comes Home
My colleague, Matt VanLiere, is a good person to talk to about the subject of PTSD ruining the marriage and other significant relationships. Matt has 29 years of law enforcement experience, and he’s in active recovery from a substance use disorder. Matt is open about the toll PTSD took on his marriage. Over time, his […]