December 2, 2015
Talk about bah humbug! No one wants to wind up in the ER during the holidays, or any day for that matter. For many, the holidays are a time of joy, whether it means sharing meals with family, volunteering your time, or giving (or receiving) presents. Yet no matter how happy things seem, there is […]
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 […]
January 13, 2014
Suicide is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the nation. In 2010 (the most recent year for which reliable data is available), 38,364 suicides were reported. In that year alone, someone died in the U.S. by […]