Category: People

Veteran Shares Story of Dealing with PTSD while Serving

I recently had the honor of participating in an interview (using the Zoom platform) with NBC4 WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio. The focus of the interview was on mental health and our veterans. Danny Eakins (Department of Veterans Services) shared his personal story about mental health while serving in the United States Army (Active Duty) and

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We Need to Break the Mental Illness Stigma

Mental illness and mental health (wellness) are topics I am very passionate about it. I am privileged to work in this challenging field, specifically focusing on Suicide Prevention [veteran community] and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the multiple challenges it has introduced, I have dedicated myself to trying to

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Audit Your Thoughts

People audit the following things: But when was the last time they audited their own thoughts? Even though they get a passing score on the arbitrary external standards, it doesn’t mean everything is good to go internally. Negative and depressing thoughts are not sustainable for long periods. Please speak up if you need external support

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Your Mental Health Matters

Please be very cognizant of your mental health during the current crisis in our country (and world). I recognize we all laugh about introvert, extrovert, and ambivert memes. However, it is important to remember we are a social species. Regardless of our physical and mental toughness, we need each other. Without question, Ohio has been

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Friday Recognition Day – 2/28/2020

I created this weekly tradition to help me develop an attitude of gratitude by recognizing two people from my personal or professional life. These weekly posts are about celebrating them and their story. This week, I am recognizing Don Hughes – I would like to recognize Don for being an exceptionally great softball coach in

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Friday Recognition Day – 2/21/2020

I created this weekly tradition to help me develop an attitude of gratitude by recognizing two people from my personal or professional life. These weekly posts are about celebrating them and their story. This week, I am recognizing Michelle Kirtos – I want to recognize Michelle for her 20+ years of military service and recent

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