Tag: ptsd
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Hits So Close to Home
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and every year, I pause to reflect, not as a professional, not as a leader, but as a human being who has walked through the fire and lived to talk about it. This month matters to me because I don’t just advocate for mental health, I live it. I…
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Recognizing PTSD in Formerly Incarcerated Individuals During PTSD Awareness Month

As we observe PTSD Awareness Month this June, it’s essential to shed light on a critical yet often overlooked population: formerly incarcerated individuals. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not exclusive to veterans and first responders. It also profoundly impacts those who have been through the criminal justice system. The unique intersection of incarceration and trauma…