The demands of being a first responder are exhausting, but these heroes willingly accept that reality. Unfortunately, sometimes this goes beyond typical stress and anxiety. Research has recently increased focus on first responder trauma, and we have even advanced our understanding of compassion fatigue. This [...]
Mental health is an important concern for everyone. Whether you're a veteran who served during active wartime or not, you may have benefits that help you take care of yourself physically and mentally. Find out more about veterans' access to mental health services below. What [...]
By Andrew McKenna, Transformations Client Services Representative Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps The flight down to Marine Corps training in Quantico was rocky. Everyone had these exceptionally foolish haircuts, except me. I was not gung-ho about this. Others were gung-ho, [...]
By: John Schrey, Help For Our Heroes Alumnus One of my biggest struggles in sobriety has been learning to deal with emotions. Even as I learned how important emotions are to my mental health, I continued to have a hard time dealing with the death [...]
Veterans Day is one of our country's most sacred holidays. It's a time for people everywhere to pause for a day and reflect on the importance and courage of the brave men and women around the world who have served to defend the country [...]
By: Carlos Farina, MS, MCAP, NBCCH Help For Our Heroes Program Director Let’s begin by asking this question: What is burnout? Burnout is a state either physical, psychological, or both in which an individual ceases to be able to function effectively. Burnout does not refer [...]
