You care about health. Maybe it’s the way you look out for friends, share wellness tips, or follow new treatments before they hit mainstream news. Whatever sparks your interest, there’s power in turning that personal passion into public purpose. This isn’t about having credentials — it’s about showing up, speaking up, and knowing where your voice fits. Health advocacy isn’t reserved for experts; it’s for anyone who’s ever said, “This should be better.” And it can start right where you are. Start with What You See The easiest entry into advocacy? Pay attention to what frustrates or inspires you — then speak from it. Are parents in your neighborhood struggling with asthma triggers? Does your town lack safe places to walk or access to fresh food? Issues like these don’t need giant campaigns — they need grounded voices. As you raise yours, you might find your role mirrors the evolving roles and responsibilities of community health advocates who conne...
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PTSD AWARENESS MONTH!
By now, most people have heard of the term PTSD, but it is very difficult for those who are not suffering from a previous crisis to understand the serious nature of PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD can be best described as a disorder impacting a person who has previously endured or witnessed a life threatening or life changing event. These events can range from sexual, verbal and physical abuse to experiencing violence or trauma as a result of serving your country in the military. Many sufferers of this disorder are constantly living a life of pain and distress, because they are not able to forget about the traumatic event(s) that happened in their life. As a result, PTSD can become overbearing and some relive the incidents everyday of their lives. This type of behavior is never a positive aspect for the individual, because it can hold a heavy burden on the person's relationships and general overall happiness. According to the United States Office of Veteran Affairs, there are four things that should be accomplish during this awareness month:
Learn about PTSD
Challenge Beliefs
Explore Options
Reach Out
Everything begins with knowledge. Individuals without the knowledge of specific illnesses could possibly hurt themselves or someone else. Knowledge is power. To learn more about this potentially life threatening mental illness, please view the following article:
Getting through a traumatic experience is something that a person should never have to endure for a lifetime. If you think you may be suffering with any symptoms provided within the links, please contact your nearest health provider with your questions or concerns. Now is the time to speak out and stop reliving the past, because the present awaits you....
"Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. — Leviticus 19:18 (KJV)."
