How light can shift your mood and mental health

It’s spring and you’ve probably noticed a change in when the Sun rises and sets. But have you also noticed a change in your mood?

We’ve known for a while that light plays a role in our wellbeing. Many of us tend to feel more positive when spring returns.

But for others, big changes in light, such as at the start of spring, can be tough. And for many, bright light at night can be a problem. Here’s what’s going on.

Total Body HOME Workout | Men Over 40

51-year-old Funk Roberts takes you through a total body home workout for men over 40 using your body weight only and little space. This total body workout is perfect for men who are getting back to working out or those who need a workout to help burn fat and get stronger.

Left Nostril Breathing | Stress Relief | Breath Control

Left nostril breathing is a technique that helps dial down your stress response (sympathetic nervous system) while activating your relaxation response (parasympathetic nervous system). Try this for 10 reps whenever you’re feeling a little stressed out.

Dr. Raj Brar is a Los Angeles based physical therapist specializing in sports injury therapy and correction. Dr. Brar spends most of his time working with runners and other athletes helping to correct a number of issues as well as working on mechanical form correction and strength training as a method for future injury prevention.

Mindful Body Scan

A body scan is a simple and essential mindfulness skill that can help you connect with the present moment, reduce anxiety and stress, and feel calmer.
The essence of a body scan exercise is to bring your awareness to various parts of your body, to scan your body with your noticing, and to come into contact and acceptance with the sensations in each area of your body.

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The Unseen Heroes

Jacob Johnson has worked for Skagit 911 for nearly nine years. He is currently a Lead Dispatcher, and has also worked as a police dispatcher and fire dispatcher. Jacob has received numerous commendations and awards for his work on high priority incidents.

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Interpreting Others’ Realities

As a 911 dispatcher, Jen faces the everyday trials and tribulations of the different realities people face in their daily lives, whether it is in crisis or otherwise. While connecting on a human level, her job requires her to interpret others’ realities to make an impact and change lives.

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Getting Help for Mental Health

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About one in five Americans live with a mental health condition. If you or someone you know is struggling, it’s important to know that help is available.

Your mental health matters
Mental health is your overall mental well-being. It’s shaped by your life experiences, relationships, physical health, family health history, and environment.

Mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, can affect how you feel and think and can make it hard to complete everyday tasks. If you’re dealing with mental health issues or illness, you are not alone.

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Being Informed to Trauma

Behavior can be a result of past experiences, and knowing a person’s past can help you better engage with those who have experienced trauma.

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What Trauma Taught Me About Resilience

That resilience is one of the most important traits to have, is critical to their happiness and success, & can be learned.Adept at leveraging transparency to inspire and get results, this former College Recruiting, Talent Management, Diversity, and Supply Chain leader left the corporate world to fulfill his vision of building unbreakable spirits and cultivating resiliency for those who, like him, have The Audacity to Succeed.

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NVFC: EMS

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Click to start exploring useful information and resources covering a wide range of topics specific to the EMS/Rescue.

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Understanding the Role of the 911 Dispatcher

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In more than 6,000 public safety answering points (PSAPs) around the nation, an unsung hero plays a key role. They help save lives and property, are masters of multitasking, and serve as a vital link between first responders and the community. This unsung hero is the 911 dispatcher.

Dispatchers’ work environments are often dark, windowless buildings. However, as they intently study at a complicated computer interface and city map, dispatchers must keep calm during stressful situations and possess sound decision-making abilities to route police officers, firefighters, and EMTS to help callers during emergency situations.

Read on to better understand what 911 dispatchers do, the tools they use, and how to improve teamwork among dispatchers and emergency services.

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First Responder Toolkit

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First responders, no matter the role, are some of the truly unsung heroes in our cities and neighborhoods. Whether you’re putting your own lives on the line, providing emergency support or any of the other countless tasks associated with the job, each role is crucial in maintaining a safe place to live and work. However, while being a first responder is a demanding (and rewarding) career, the long hours, the possibility of injuries and the physical and mental traumas that can occur on the job can make it difficult to separate your work life from your personal life.

MICHIGAN FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

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The Wayne State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences has teamed with the State of Michigan to develop a comprehensive behavioral and mental health training and support program for the state’s first responders and their families to address the stress they face in their duties protecting residents.