Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is often unfairly perceived as just “feeling down” during the the times of year when temperatures drop and the days grow shorter. But in reality, it is a subset of clinical depression that has been long been observed by mental health professionals, making its first appearance in scientific literature in the mid-19th century.
While the holiday season can be a time that many people look forward to, it can be an especially trying time for those who struggle to stay sober. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll run into drug or alcohol-related influences at social gatherings. It may seem like a no-win situation, but don’t despair.
Help spread some holiday cheer this season and surprise our Warriors with a couple of gifts.
Need ideas? We’ve got a couple!
Opioid addiction has become a subject of concern for many in the United States. Whether it be a family member who is currently undergoing the ill effects of opioid addiction or a loved one recovering from this addiction, it’s important to understand the effects of opioids in the body and the role that addiction plays when they are in use.
Whether firefighters are responding to an aggressive fire or a similar emergency, serving their community can be a challenging and rewarding experience. However, the need to protect civilians can wear down even the toughest warriors with many traumatic events taking their toll on mental health and leading to a wide variety of issues such as burnout.
The relationship between addiction and mental illness has been shown to be complex by many researchers. For example, 55% of those who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol will eventually develop a mental disorder.
While we know that addiction treatment centers are a great option for those looking to reclaim their life, it’s important to understand the history behind opioids. Let’s take a look at how opioids came to be at the forefront of one of biggest epidemics in the United States.
If you are a addicted to drugs or alcohol, it’s common to find yourself focusing on negative feelings and self-loathing. These dark feelings can make it hard to look at your life and take the appropriate steps you need to regain your life back from substance abuse.
COVID-19 | Adrian Hunt*, a 7-year EMT Veteran on Long Island, NY, loved connecting with her patients when on a call. She prided herself in being able to calm someone down by communicating with them – she knew personal details like hobbies, favorite foods or children’s names before they even arrived at the hospital. She…
Through the Eyes of a Hero – When Marshall Thompson*, a Columbine, CO Police Officer, smells a pizza, his mind transports him to April 20, 1999 — a seemingly normal day – at Columbine High School, when 12 people, including 1 teacher, were shot dead by two young men who subsequently committed suicide following the…
Leslie Davis RN Leslie Davis is a Registered Nurse that recently moved to Bandera from Bay City, TX with her husband, Glen. They have 4 children ranging in age from 18 to 23. Her husband, Glen, is a law enforcement officer within the community. Leslie was raised on a farm and ranch in Lane City,…
Paula Tisdale Dual Clinician Paula was born and raised in a small country town called Trio, South Carolina to beautiful parents that were the best fit for what God wanted for her life. Paula comes from a close-knit family, and she takes pride in being the mother of two daughters and one son-in-law that she…
Alicia Davis RN Alicia Davis was born in Montgomery Al. Her dad was active duty air force and early in life she moved around to a few different cities. At 10 years old she moved back to Montgomery. While living in Montgomery, she met and married her wonderful husband Jason, who is active duty air…
Danielle Miller Housekeeper Danielle Miller grew up on the southside of San Antonio, Texas. She was originally planning on joining the airforce but sustained a physical injury that made that goal impossible. After a failed attempt at college Danielle found herself in the heavy equipment industry where she had a very successful 30 year career. After…
Kelli Hohn Client Relations Kelli is 32 years old, born in Ft. Irwin, CA, and moved to Lakehills, TX in 1995. Raised in the outskirts of Bandera, this has been their home for as long as she can remember. Kelli is a horse enthusiast, a dog lover, a voracious reader, and an avid video gamer.…
Chlisa Zermeno Housekeeping Chlisa has always been a compassionate person who can’t watch someone struggle and not try to help. She is also someone who has dealt with many obstacles and much pain in her own life. She turned to drugs to numb her pain and found herself in a down hill spiral that put…
Alex Lowhorn Chef Alex Lowhorn was born and raised in Bandera, Texas. She spends most of her time with her family and friends and she loves the outdoors especially at night. Alex is currently finishing school online to get her diploma. She loves everything art wise and she loves cooking with her mother and grandmother. Alex takes after…
Benjamin Martin Safety Officer Benjamin Martin, was born in Uvalde, TX in the summer of ’72. Due to family being military he spent most of his childhood stationed with his parents across the USA and his summers at the Shields Ranch in Campwood, TX where his PaPa was the ranch manager. MR Martin can trace…
