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06/17/2026

Are you getting the best price for your prescription medications?

06/17/2026

What you feed your best companion matters!

06/17/2026

Anxiety presents in many ways

After trauma, anxiety isn’t random. It’s your nervous system trying really hard to protect you.

The problem is, it doesn’t always know the danger is over. So it stays on alert, scanning, reacting, second-guessing.

It can sound like:
“You’re safe.”
“Am I though?”
“Yes.”
“But what if—”

It’s exhausting.

If this is you, you’re not broken.
You adapted to survive.
Your system did exactly what it needed to do at one point.

Healing is the slower process of showing your nervous system that not every moment requires survival mode.

06/17/2026

The affects of TBI on your mood

💭 TBI and Depression: More Connected Than Most Realize

After a traumatic brain injury, depression isn’t just an emotional reaction — it’s often a direct result of brain changes.

When the brain is injured, areas that control mood, motivation, and emotional regulation (like the frontal lobe and limbic system) can be disrupted. Add in fatigue, pain, memory loss, and life changes — and it’s no wonder many survivors face deep emotional lows.

🧠 What’s really happening:

• The brain’s chemical balance (serotonin, dopamine) can shift after injury.

• Frontal-lobe damage can reduce motivation and increase irritability.

• Sleep disruption and chronic pain worsen emotional resilience.

• The loss of independence and identity adds invisible grief.

💜 This isn’t weakness — it’s neurological.
Depression after TBI deserves the same care and compassion as any physical symptom. Healing takes time, patience, and support from both loved ones and professionals.

If you’re living with this — you’re not alone.
If you love someone through it — your understanding matters more than you know.

06/17/2026

The evidence supports the negative affects of social media linked to children’s mental health!

06/17/2026

Mental Matters in Minnesota!

06/17/2026

Always remember to be Kind! You never know what struggles others may be going through

06/17/2026

Foods for healthy teeth!

06/17/2026

In support of MENs Mental Health Month

06/17/2026

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Strengthening mental health, preventing substance misuse, supporting recovery & helping every American reach their full potential are all part of building a healthier nation.

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