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Breaking your silence isn't easy. But not only does it set you free but it also gives courage to others.
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Do you feel the stigma against recieving mental health counseling as a Responder still exists?

First Responders see people in the worst moments of their lives...vicarious trauma can occur from witnessing other people's trauma, hearing the story about it or having to read a report about it. Responders not only have to manage their own lives but the lives of all those they serve. Having an counselor to talk to and process their experiences can lessen the impact it has on their lives and ability to perform.

How Adult Loneliness Is Linked to Childhood Trauma ...and why victims are so prone to unhealthy partnerships.

Starting tomorrow, simply calling or texting 988 or chatting https://988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress.

Talk To Someone Now If you’re thinking about su***de, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.

988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline The resources and information on this page are designed to help states, territories, tribes, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and others looking for information on understanding the background, history, funding opportunities, and implementation resources for strengthening suic...

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When someone is traumatized, the world can seem chaotic and their sense of safety can be threatened. This can result in a dysfunctional need to control everyone and everything in their lives.

The need to control can be seen in behavior patterns such as being judgmental, perfectionistic, having a lack of accountability, refusing to admit doing something wrong, acting without regard to others. It may also present as having a need to micromanage, feel superior, dominate or criticize. There may also be a lack of empathy.

Sometimes the world can seem chaotic and out of control. How do you respond to events that seem to threaten your sense of safety and wellbeing? Does it trigger a fight/flight response? Do you see others as the enemy? Do you want to control your situation, others, etc.? Who are you fighting or fleeing from?

Whether we feel controlled or we’re trying to control others, we are in a state of fight or flight. When we are in a state of fight/flight we don’t have access to the part of our brain (prefrontal cortex) that can come up with solutions, find opportunities and bring compromise to the table.

Let’s find ways to to give up controlling others so that all of us can live in a more just, impartial, non-judgmental, thriving society.

Check in on your friends and loved ones.

If they're showing emotional distress or signs of su***de, learn how you can support them: https://bethe1to.com

Help prevent su***de. If you believe someone may be in danger of su***de:
☎️ Call 911
💬 Ask them
👂 Listen without judging & show you care
💚 Stay with them
❌ Remove any objects
📲 Call the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'
https://www.samhsa.gov/su***de

Everyone feels stressed from time to time. It's important to pay attention to how you deal with minor and major stressors, so you know when to seek help. Manage your stress with these tips: https://go.usa.gov/xepWq.

Trauma, shame, and being enough | Patti Ashley | TEDxCU One month after the COVID19 pandemic hit there was an 891% increase in calls to the National Mental Health Hotline. Psychotherapist, author, and speaker Dr. ...

988 Partner Toolkit SAMHSA recognizes the need for governments, states, territories, tribes, crisis centers, and partners to speak with one voice to ensure there is a clear understanding about what 988 is and how it will work. We encourage you to use these communication outreach materials and build upon them with your....

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