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It's Wellness Wednesday! 🌟 Our topic for today will emphasize Self-Care 🤍, which means taking care of your physical, mental and emotional health promoting your wellbeing and reducing stress. 📖 The AMES Research Center offers a Self-Care training to our military, veterans, and first responders' community. They designed the Take C.A.R.E. of Yourself resource card to provide information on how to implement self-care into your daily routine, which consists of: C: Consciously engage in activities that improve your well-being. A: Aim to reflect more emotions. R: Reach out when in need of help. E: Efficiently use resources available to you. 📅 To schedule Self-Care Training contact Dr. Bianca Channer, Clinical Core Director of AMES (bchanner@kennesaw.edu) or Dr. Israel Sachez-Cardona, Associate Director of AMES (isanche7@kennesaw.edu). #AMESResearchCenter #KennesawStateUniversity #KSU #WellnessWednesday #SelfCare #Military #Veterans #FirstResponders #CommunitySupport

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Staying physically fit after serving in the military is essential for Veterans. It supports overall health and mental well-being and can help transition to civilian life. Regular exercise provides a sense of routine and discipline, which helps with adaptation outside the military. Fitness contributes to long-term health, helps manage stress, and improves overall quality of life. If you have disabilities, physical activity can be adapted to your abilities. Adaptive exercises can improve mobility, strength, and mental well-being. It’s important to consult with your primary care doctor or health team to develop a personalized fitness plan that accommodates your specific needs and challenges. Remember, your fitness journey is unique to you. For more information check out: https://bit.ly/3OJPNqw #Military #HealthCare #Veterans #VetResources

Did you know that May is Mental Health Month? Today, like every day, we support veterans and active military members' mental health. Check out U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for additional resources! #veterans #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmonth #veteranaffairs #veteranshelpingveterans

The 5 Pilars of #HumanPerformance: Holistic Health and Fitness (#H2F) System is the Army's approach to enhance readiness, performance, and resilience. Impact: Since its doctrinal introduction, H2F has benefitted over 170,000 Reserve Soldiers, marking a significant shift towards personalized fitness regimes that acknowledge the unique needs of each soldier and unit. 🏋 #PhysicalFitness Ensures the body can perform tasks efficiently, recover from exertion, and maintain health over time. 🥘 #Nutrition Fuels the body correctly to meet energy demands, supports recovery, and enhances cognitive function. 💤 #Sleep Critical for physical recovery, mental clarity, emotional regulation, and overall health maintenance. 🛁 #MentalResilience Handle stress, make decisions under pressure, and maintain psychological health, which is crucial for effective performance in any demanding situation. 🧘 #Spiritual Well-being Provides inner strength, purpose, and resilience against life's adversities, fostering a deeper sense of peace and well-being which supports overall mental and emotional health. If you aren't taking a #holisticapproach to your unit's health, reach out! Collin Grigg or collin.grigg@o2x.com. We can help! O2X Human Performance. U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training | United States Army Reserve Army National Guard | US Army TRADOC | 63rd Readiness Division, United States Army Reserve | 88th Readiness Division | 81st Readiness Division | Gabriel Gomez | Adam La Reau | Paul McCullough | Blake Brinkerhoff

This week is Armed Forces Week in the UK, and it’s another chance to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. This includes the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army, the Royal Air Force and the Reserve Forces.   It is also a suitable moment to announce that TinniSoothe® and Combat Stress – the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health – have agreed to co-operate on a formal research study into tinnitus.   As part of the study, TinniSoothe devices will be provided to a number of military veterans in the UK, who live with persistent tinnitus and co-morbid mental health difficulties.   Led by Professor Dominic Murphy, Head of Research at Combat Stress, the feasibility of using TinniSoothe will be measured against various participant metrics, such as their levels of tinnitus awareness, anxiety and insomnia. Professor Murphy, who is also President of the UK Psychological Trauma Society, commented on the announcement: “Military veterans appear to be at increased risk of experiencing tinnitus. For many tinnitus sufferers, unfortunately, the symptoms can cause considerable distress. Through this study with TinniSoothe, we are aiming to find ways to reduce this distress."   Pending ethics approval, the study will commence in the Autumn. #armedforcesweek #armedforcesday #reservesday #veterans #britisharmy #royalmarines #royalairforce #royalnavy #saluteourforces #tinnitus

Asking for help can be the most challenging part of the road to better mental health. CAF & RCMP Veterans, military personnel, first responders, and their families who are struggling with their mental and physical health don’t have to do it alone. At the Centre of Clinical Excellence, our Clinical Counsellors are trauma-informed and work in tandem with practitioners and healthcare professionals to make meaningful, lasting changes to health and wellness. Support for issues like sleep, nutrition, and mental health is vital for your and your family’s well-being and is only a click or call away. Sessions can be delivered in person or online and are effective and easy to manage. CAF & RCMP Veterans, military personnel, first responders, and their families can start their journey to better health by visiting https://vfrh.ca/contact/ or calling 778-401-9276. #veteranhealthservices #veteranhealth #firstrespondersofcanada #canadianveterans #veterans #ptsdhelp #neurologicalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #lifestylemedicine #firstresponders #veteransvillage #VFRH #veteransupport #healthandwellness #supportforveterans

Karl shares a powerful analogy: "Being vulnerable? Being authentic is just like FISHING." In a recent reading from "LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND: Daily Meditations for Military Service Members and Veterans in Recovery," the journey of recovery is highlighted. The excerpt from July 31 from "LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND" recounts my personal story of struggle and resilience. It reflects on the challenges faced after me leaving the military, emphasizing the importance of progress over perfection in the recovery process. As Warrior Priest (Louisa means Warrior, Parson means Priest) U.S. Navy, 1989–1995, aptly puts it, "Recovery is a process, and it’s been a long road for me." Attention Stanley Greene Hazelden Publishing has a significant impact creating meditation books which aid individuals on the path to recovery from substance use disorders. The introduction to this book emphasizes the tailored support provided to various demographic groups, with a new focus on service members and veterans. The initiative to create a meditation book specifically for this audience highlights a crucial step towards supporting those who have served. #ProgressNotPerfection #RecoveryJourney #MilitaryVeterans #HazeldenPublishing #Inspiration #Authenticity

Sleep apnea is a treatable condition that is more common among veterans than the general population. According to studies, veterans are four times more likely to develop sleep apnea. Not even discussing the impact on mental health, sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems if left untreated, including: High blood pressure Strokes Heart issues Type 2 diabetes Liver problems Chronic respiratory failure Cor Pulmonale Shortened life span Symptoms of sleep apnea include: loud snoring, gasping for air while sleeping, difficulty remaining asleep, irritability, and dry mouth upon waking. Veterans who experience symptoms should seek medical evaluation and treatment. Treatment options typically include a device called "CPAP," or "continuous positive airway pressure". Veterans can obtain CPAP machines from CPAP providers who contract with the VA after receiving a prescription from a medical doctor. Veterans may be eligible to receive VA disability compensation for sleep apnea if their symptoms interfere with their ability to work. A sleep study can confirm the presence of sleep apnea and strengthen a veteran's claim for VA disability.

#Research #Veterans #Resilience #Wellbeing CC1 to all Veterans..... Below is the recruitment poster for a research study that is seeking to evolve our understanding of the factors affecting resilience in Veterans who have served in spearhead (i.e., frontline) Military Units/Regiments and have deployed on direct combat operations during the course of their service. Although this study could be considered preliminary, the results could be pivotal in directing future research into behavioural and cognitive interventions promoting resilient trajectories and preventing mental ill health. Notably, this is the first study (to my knowledge) that will investigate the construct of resilience within specific sub-groups (i.e., elite/spearhead) of the UK's military population. Should you meet the eligibility criteria (see poster), I would be extremely grateful for your contribution. If you could forward this poster on to all persons of interest and/or spread the word via any means necessary, that would be fantastic. Participation will be completely anonymous and should take no longer than 15 minutes. Please feel free to reach out should you wish to discuss the study in more detail. Cheers - Andy.