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Honoring Resilience and Inspiring Hope: National Cancer Survivor Day
Introduction June 4th is a date of great significance, as it marks National Cancer Survivor Day. This extraordinary occasion is dedicated to commemorating the unwavering strength, courage, and determination of individuals who have emerged victorious in their battle against cancer. It serves as a powerful reminder of the remarkable advancements achieved in cancer research, treatment,…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness : Psychological Impact and Resources
October is ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)’. Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. On a typical day, there are more than 200,000 calls to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Domestic violence is not exclusively physical. Psychological abuse increases the trauma of physical and sexual abuse. 7 out…
Read MoreWhat is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological condition that develops after exposure to traumatic experiences. Oftentimes this condition is thought of in relation to military personnel; however, the impacts of PTSD can reach people in all walks of life. Given the nature of events that occur in our country and world on a daily basis (shootings,…
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