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Mental Health is Health
PTSD....It’s Not Just for Veterans! Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a real disorder that develops when a person has experienced or witnessed a scary, shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event. These stressful or traumatic events usually involve a situation where someone’s life has been threatened or severe injury has occurred. Children and adults with PTSD may feel anxious or stressed even when they are not in present danger. You can get PTSD after living through or witnessing a traumatic event, such as war, a natural disaster, sexual assault, physical abuse, or a serious accident. PTSD makes you feel stressed and afraid even after the danger has passed, impacting your life and the lives of those around you.Independence Day
Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, symbolizes freedom and selfdetermination, values essential for mental well-being. Celebrating this day reminds us of the importance of autonomy and resilience in overcoming personal challenges. Embracing our independence and supporting others fosters a community where mental health thrives, promoting a sense of belonging and collective strength.Meet Our Program Coordinator, TRP
Let me present to some and introduce to others, The Desoto Memorial Hospital 2023 Unit Clerk of the Year, Bonnie Hoffer! Bonnie has always had an interest in behavioral health. As a child, she would go to work with her mother and aunt at G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital, a now-closed psychiatric hospital in Arcadia, where she was later employed in risk management. Bonnie started her career in public health when she joined the Florida Department of Health in 1996, lending her talents to various departments such as accounting, environmental health, Healthy Start, and school health, to name a few. Bonnie transitioned to behavioral health when she joined Desoto Memorial Hospital in 2019. She now serves as the Program Coordinator for Twin Rivers Pathways. The care and kindness Bonnie shows to patients and staff alike is second to none! She says, “It’s all about the journey, not the destination.”Did you know?
- July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
- July 4th is Independence Day
- July 14th is National Mac n Cheese Day
- July 30th is International Friendship Day