As South Florida braces for another scorching weekend (July 25–27), with daytime highs climbing into the mid‑90s and heat indices topping 105°F, it’s more important than ever to recognize how extreme heat affects our minds—not just our bodies—and leverage our Sunshine State perks to stay cool, connected, and calm. 1. Heat & Anxiety High temperatures triggerContinue reading “Beat the Weekend Heat: Mental Health Tips for South Florida This Friday & Beyond”
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Hurricane Season Trauma: Coping Strategies for South Florida Residents and First Responders
Summer 2025 is expected to have a high number of Atlantic hurricanes, raising concerns in South Florida. Anxiety spikes among residents due to stressful storm preparations, with many experiencing PTSD-like symptoms post-event. Support resources are emphasized for both residents and first responders to cope with the psychological impacts of disasters effectively.
Honoring Veterans: Understanding PTSD and Promoting Healing
As we reflect on Veterans Day, it’s crucial to acknowledge the challenges many veterans face, particularly those dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This invisible battle affects veterans worldwide, impacting their mental well-being. In this article, we’ll delve into the connection between trauma and PTSD, highlight symptoms, explore treatment options, and suggest alternative avenues likeContinue reading “Honoring Veterans: Understanding PTSD and Promoting Healing”
We defy Foundation Veterans Day event
Hey guys as an abassador at the We Defy Foundation Im proud to invite you to join us this Veterans Day in celebrating and honoring those that risk their lives everyday for us. Whether you want to sign up you and your friends for a 5k run or your a dojo that is willing toContinue reading “We defy Foundation Veterans Day event”
Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com
Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ktvb.com/amp/article/news/health/coronavirus/fear-of-coronavirus-long-term-quarantine-negatively-affects-mental-health-university-of-idaho-study-finds/277-6c63cd8a-8dac-4ad7-b18d-2e2b559f7b47 I usually don’t post news articles on this site But it’s important to understand where we are in the battle with mental health and the effect that the coronavirus is having on it. While we’veContinue reading “Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com”
Researchers Doubt That Certain Mental Disorders Are Disorders At All
What if mental disorders like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t mental disorders at all? — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/alisonescalante/2020/08/11/researchers-doubt-that-certain-mental-disorders-are-disorders-at-all/amp/ Just wanted to share this interesting perspective on mental disorders. Comments?
World Suicide Prevention Day: A Look at Suicide Attempt Survivors
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s also National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month (that’s a lot of awareness!).… World Suicide Prevention Day: A Look at Suicide Attempt Survivors
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Virus vs Quarantine? Mental vs physical health?
What Is an Existential Crisis?
By Arlin Cuncic / Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW (From Very Well Mind Website) What Is an Existential Crisis? An existential crisis refers to feelings … What Is an Existential Crisis? Such an amazing read that I had to share. As we get older and wiser we start asking questions that can cause crazy anxiety. Well written
The Neurobiology of Traumatic Fight/Flight/Freeze
This is an updated version of a post on the fight/flight/freeze response from a couple of years ago. A few years ago I was thinking about applying … The Neurobiology of Traumatic Fight/Flight/Freeze
The Stigma of Anger
By Ray Navarro MS When I was a kid, I was an angry one. I was bullied, picked on, and at times I was even chased from school all the way home. I grew up hating people. I used my anger as a way of not just protecting myself but also as a way ofContinue reading “The Stigma of Anger”
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