For many people, PTSD symptoms begin almost immediately after the trauma happens. For others, they may not become a problem until years later.
While firefighters are quick to respond the emergencies of others, many face their own personal battles. Expanding work at Rogers Research Center is painting a clearer picture of mental health challenges within the profession.
Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. For some, types of trauma can be an isolated incident, while for others, it’s multiple incidents, or events that occur over a specific period of time.
While students and families are preparing to welcome the carefree days of summer, it’s important to remember mental health challenges don’t take a break over the summer months.
“Since being discharged, I have been fully committed to my treatment plan. I see my therapist weekly and a psychiatrist monthly, and it is because the Rogers’ team made it clear my mental health is an ongoing commitment.”
Rogers’ Amy Bork, RD, registered dietitian, discusses the impact nutrition can have on mental health.
Rogers Behavioral Health is providing an innovative new way for more people who struggle with their mental health to receive the high-quality and effective treatment Rogers provides through a new group-based program called Primary Behavioral Health.
Serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) is a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in significant functional impairment, which means it substantially interferes with or limits a person’s major life activities. It may result in disability.
Starting the school year with new schedules, classmates, and experiences can cause feelings of excitement for some students, and nervous anticipation for others.
Learn more about trauma and PTSD from our experts, including how a person who is suffering can find the right provider to help.
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