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PTSD and Traumatic Events

August 21, 2017 By Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

You may be aware that if you have PTSD your symptoms may be more problematic after the events of this past week. Traumatic events in our communities that are on the non-stop news cycle can trigger those of us who live with PTSD which might require us to be more attentive to our needs and […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Trauma Tagged With: Barcelona, Charlottesville, Mental Health Network, PTSD, UCC, United Church of Christ

Fighting Hard Battles

June 26, 2017 By Rev. Alan Johnson

My uncle moved in with us when I was 6 years old.  He had returned from WWII and had been in a hospital in the USA before moving in with us.  He had what they called “shell shock.” Today I think they might be using the term PTSD or trauma.  I had heard why he […]

Filed Under: Stigma, Suicide Tagged With: Mental Health Network, PTSD, Suicide. Stigma, UCC

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