February 14, 2018
Though many will be spending this February 14th with a special someone, others will be facing yet another evening alone. As a species, humans require social contact with others in order to thrive. According to the National Institutes of Health, people with stronger social support networks are happier, healthier, and have a lower risk of depression. So how […]
January 25, 2018
Much like the spring season itself, our lives can be tumultuous. According to a recent study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 16.1 million adults aged 18 or older, or over 6% of the US population, have suffered at least one major depressive episode in the last year. Factually speaking, an […]
January 26, 2017
If you live in an area that experiences seasonality, you may find your productivity during the colder months is hindered by sluggishness, difficulty concentrating and a feeling of irritability. If so, then you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from SAD, with another 14 percent are impacted by a milder […]
September 2, 2015
As a provider of suicide cleanup and other trauma cleaning services, Aftermath technicians frequently come face to face with the terrible side effects of drug addiction. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, drugs and alcohol consistently play a factor in suicides committed by young adults. Once considered a problem endemic to large […]
March 9, 2015
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) typically occurs as the result of an extremely troubling event. This disorder is characterized by panic responses triggered by memories or reminders of said event, which occur without warning. In essence, people experiencing PTSD re-live the traumatic experience to some extent when reminded of what occurred. PTSD can be caused […]