In observation of Gun Violence Awareness Month this June, the Substance Abuse and ...
Invisible wounds of war
rssSMVF Spotlight: Celebrating All Military and Veteran Caregivers
The month of May is a time for remembrance and appreciation as we ...
Memorial Day: Remembering Heroes, and Preventing Suicide
At the end of this month, communities will join together as trumpeting parades ...
Veterans Day Reflection
I am a wife of a veteran, a daughter of a veteran, a granddaughter ...
Beyond the Pines, But Not Beyond the Trauma
"Nuts" dealt with the impact of incest on a woman charged with murder. "Valley ...
A Daughter’s Perspective on Mental Illness – Part One
In 1982, my father was a healthy 25 year-old man with his whole life ...
Secondary Traumatic Stress in the General Public Following Disasters: A Personal Experience
Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) is a reaction exhibited by individuals who indirectly witness or ...
New Information about Substance Abuse is Shared at Northern Tier Conference
The Northern Tier Providers Coalition (NTPC) held their 15th Annual Conference in Lake Placid, ...
Screening for Trauma in Court Settings
Fellow PRA staff member Lisa Callahan and I recently had the opportunity to ...
Responding to Negative Media Portrayal of Veterans
Negative media portrayals of veterans seem to be more common. Recent news headlines such ...