News, events & life from Truchas, Dixon, Mora, Penasco, Picuris Pueblo, Ojo Sarco, Las Trampas, Chamisal, Vadito and around...From: Spencer Biegel:
Have a look at this flyer for a Public Talk on PTSD and Healing. This seems to be such a pressing issue lately, and one that needs to be addresed at the community level. New Mexico alone has many combat veterans residing in the state. Please take a look at the flyer. I hope that this is valid and pertinent news. This is in connection with an outreach program located in Ojo Sarco.
As evidenced by the statistics below, the psychological fallout of war is high, and our veterans are in urgent need of relief from PTSD. Spencer Biegel, a marine veteran who used meditation to heal himself from severe PTSD, will share his story in upcoming, free talks in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. For more information, see the flyer and visit www.RiversFlow.org. Also visitwww.riversflownewmexico.wordpress.com.
- One in five active duty military personnel have experienced symptoms of PTSD, depression or other mental health conditions
- One active duty soldier dies by suicide every 36 hours and one veteran every 80 minutes
- One active duty soldier dies by suicide every 36 hours and one veteran every 80 minutes
- Suicides have increased within National Guard and Reserve forces, even among those who have never been activated and are not eligible for care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- More than one third of military spouses live with at least one mental disorder
- One third of children with at least one deployed parent have had psychological problems such as depression, anxiety and acute stress reaction — NAMI 2012 Report: Parity for Patriots – The Mental Health Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families
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