The Veterans Administration uses the term military sexual trauma to refer to experiences of sexual assault or harassment experienced during military service, including any sexual activity that someone is involved in against his or her will. It can be tough to understand that military sexual trauma is an experience, not a diagnosis or mental health […]
This year marks Psycamore’s 20-year anniversary of providing mental health treatment programs to Mississippi. As we reflect on the last two decades, we see a notable change in the place mental health support occupies within our society. Historically, mental illness has been surrounded by stigma. This includes the self-stigma those with mental illness experience, as […]
The mental health dynamics of various populations are unique but have a common thread. Most communities now recognize the importance of mental health, but many do not address it and direct individuals to proper support. I liken mental health to an invisible dog that barks loudly — at times irritatingly, annoyingly and repetitively. However, the […]
