Ep 1232: Push ups for PTSD, 11 tips for improved sleep Pt 2
42Day 1232/6901. Join me in my fight to spread awareness to and for everyone regarding mental health, PTSD, and Suicide
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Reports suggest that twice as many women have been affected by PTSD than men.
3.6% of the US Adult population experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the past year.*
5% of adolescents age 13-18 in the US experience PTSD in their lifetime.*
About 8 million adults have PTSD during a given year. This is only a small portion of those who have gone through a trauma.*
(Sources: National institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
I am a serving member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and am pledging to do a set of push-ups to my maximum each day until the end of my contract in 2035.
Please like and share to spread awareness. Here are links to PTSD resources:
http://www.ptsdassociation.com/
http://www.trauma-ptsd.com/en/ressources
https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/ - PTSD Program Locator for USA Veterans
https://www.cfmws.com/en/aboutus/dcsm/osiss/pages/operational-stress-injury-social-support-(osiss).aspx - OSISS for Canadian Veterans
https://www.combatstress.org.uk/ - Combat Stress site for UK Veterans
Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 or Web Chat www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or Web Chat www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Canadian Veterans Suicide Helpline Call: 1-800-268-7708
USA Veterans Suicide Helpline Call: 1-800-273-8255
UK Veterans Suicide Helpline Call: 08457 90 90 90
Australia Veterans Suicide Helpline Call: 13 11 14
Ireland 116 123
Philippines 2919
France 01 45 39 40 00
Richard Trithardt, 403 Sqn, CFB Gagetown