Results for Stress

Q&A: Veterans Day with Vibrant Military and Veteran Programs Team

We asked our Vibrant Military and Veteran Programs Team to share thoughts for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, specifically about working with and for the Service Member, Veteran, and Family (SMVF) population. Here are their responses: Contributed by Dr. Kate Metro, Program Director; Gretchen Domek, Program Manager; Ryan Seymour, Program Manager: Standards, Training, and Practice;… View Article Published on - November 6, 2023 7:31 pm Published by -

June was Gun Violence Awareness Month

Images provided by Valerie Silecchia.   On June 2, Americans wore orange to honor survivors of gun violence. The observance was a somber and empowering day, holding the weight of devastating deaths and an urgent movement to raise awareness and inspire change. The nation mourned the recent one-year anniversaries of the white supremacist mass shooting… View Article Published on - July 3, 2023 4:32 pm Published by -

CDC Data Brief on Mental Health in Youth and Young Adults

Today, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at CDC released a data brief titled “Suicide and Homicide Death Rates Among Youth and Young Adults Aged 10-24: United States, 2001-2021.” Another recent CDC report reinforced that COVID-19 has substantially impacted young people, who saw widespread disruption in their daily lives. Mental health and suicide prevention… View Article Published on - June 15, 2023 8:31 pm Published by -

Running Towards the Emotional Recovery “Finish Line”

By Christian Burgess, LMSW, Director, Disaster Distress Helpline, Vibrant Emotional Health I’m the Director of the Disaster Distress Helpline, the nation’s only 24/7 crisis hotline dedicated to providing year-round access to immediate crisis counseling and support for survivors, loved ones of victims, emergency responders, and anyone in the U.S. and territories struggling with distress during… View Article Published on - March 31, 2023 7:25 pm Published by -

How to Help Relieve Stress in 90 Seconds

Stress can appear suddenly and randomly. It can impact our relationships, influence our work, cause changes in sleeping habits, activate headaches, and lead to a variety of different outcomes. When our lives change or an unexpected event occurs, even if it is positive, it is often challenging to cope with our emotions and assess the… View Article Published on - May 31, 2022 7:28 pm Published by -

Trusted Emotional Health and Wellness Services You Should Know

Throughout the winter and into spring, our mental health can be impacted. Especially now, in the 24/7 media age with a global pandemic and graphic news headlines, many people are experiencing heightened anxiety and stress. While it’s not always realistic to control your environment, it is possible to control how and where you receive emotional… View Article Published on - April 15, 2022 3:51 pm Published by -

Coping with Election Stress

When feelings of anxiety occur due to major national, regional, or community events like elections, it can exacerbate other anxieties people may be having that are not necessarily related to that event. Past memories of anxiety may also be triggered by such events, adding to current stress. Here are a few tips to help manage… View Article Published on - October 23, 2020 5:57 pm Published by -