Daily Archives: November 4, 2020

USA Today Highlights Suicide Rates Among Active-duty Troops

Mental Health and Well BeingBy Kia Bess November 4, 2020 Leave a comment

USA Today Highlights Suicide Rates Among Active-duty Troops USA Today recently ran an article by Tom Vanden Brook titled, Suicide Rate Among Active-duty Troops Jumps to Six-year High, COVID-19 Stress Could Make it Even Worse,” highlighting the increase in suicide rates from 2019 to 2020 among active members. Veteran suicide rates always impact the KWC…

Ease Your Seasonal Blues with 5 Essential Tips

Mental Health and Well BeingBy Kia Bess November 4, 2020 Leave a comment

Ease Your Seasonal Blues with 5 Essential Tips Seasonal Affective Disorder is very common in areas like the Pacific Northwest. SAD, a major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, typically comes around in autumn when there’s less light and ends around March or April. I moved from the sunshine state of California and have found…