News by Rev. Frederick Miller. Ph.D
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Ask Your Fellow Veteran Fear of Change
Fear of change is a common phenomenon in humans. This is especially true with veterans coming home from the service. However, it was not a problem when they first entered the military service. Thus we need to look at both the entry and exit to understand the difference.
Reasons Why We Procrastinate
Identifying what type of procrastination you are is the beginning step in changing your behavior. There are six types of procrastination based on the main perceived issue causing the behavior.
Self Confidence Leads to a Better You
Do you believe that you deserve the best, and do you believe that you can achieve the best? Or have you convinced yourself to believe that you're second-tier who'll be lucky to finish far back in the pack? If you want to achieve the best that life has to offer, you must put the self-fulfilling prophecy to work for you. How? By convincing yourself that you have the ability to earn the rewards you desire.
My Story: How I Reached My Goals
When I was 10 years old, I had I had two careers that I believed I wanted to do when I grew up. One was working in a research laboratory and the other was a minister. My family doctor, just returning from World War II, suggested that I needed to select a field in the laboratory that was open at the time. He suggested two areas: one virus and the other parasitology (the identification of worms and bugs infecting human. But then he added that studying virus a very slow field that took days for results, whereas parasitology has instant results which was better for me.
Diet and Exercise
The United States has the 12th highest obesity rate in the world at 36.2%. Diet is primarily to blame, with Americans receiving mixed messages about what they should be eating and how much of it. Faced with mouth-watering advertisements served alongside campaigns promoting daily activity and proper nutrition, many Americans opt for fast, cheap, and filling options such as processed packaged foods, fast food, and larger portions. This often leads to a diet rich in fat, calories, sodium, chemicals, and low in vitamins and nutrients.
What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia - Part II
TN normally develops on its own; however, it can sometimes be brought on by dental treatments or facial trauma. A blood artery pressing against the trigeminal nerve, also known as vascular compression, may also trigger the condition. The rubbing of an artery against a nerve can wear away the coating, known as myelin over time, leaving the nerve exposed and very sensitive.
Veterans Suffering Migraine and/or Trigeminal Neuralgia - Part I
Despite the frequent diagnoses of migraine and other headache disorders in veterans, there are unique challenges veterans face in preventing and treating of attacks. People with this invisibledisease already endure a social stigma due to misunderstanding how debilitating migraine attacks can be. This stigma can compound the social hurdles veterans face, making it even more challenging for them to rejoin civilian life.
Understanding Depression in Veterans
Depression is extremely common -about one civilian person in 10 experiences depression in any given year. However the Veterans Affairs estimate about 1 in 3 (33.3%) of veterans have some symptoms of depression: 1 in 5 (20%) have serious symptoms and 1 in 8 (12.5%) have major depression, requiring treatment with psychotherapy and antidepressants and hospitalization.
Bob Hope
It may seem strange to write an article about Bob Hope, but you may not be aware that in 1997 Congress honored him by declaring him the "first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces." He has flown millions of miles to entertain GIs during both wartime and peace. His contribution to the USO began in 1941 and ended with Operation Desert Shield in 1991, spending 48 Christmases overseas with American service personnel. He was always treated as "an asset to the U.S. Government with his willingness to entertain whenever they needed him." After WWII was declared over, the USO sent out an "impassioned bulletin" asking entertainers not to abandon GIs. Hope was the first to say yes. The Military Order of the Purple Heart notes that "his contributions to the USO are well known: they are legend.
USO PART II United Service Organization
In 1947, the USO was disbanded, due partly to lack of funds. In 1951, after the United States had entered the Korean War, Secretary of Defense George Marshall and Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews requested that the USO be reactivated "to provide support for the men and women of the armed forces with help of the American people." Between 1952 and 1953, not a day went by without the USO providing services somewhere in Korea, at home or overseas. In 1952 the USO was serving 3.5 million in the armed forces using much the same methods of operation as it did in World War II.
USO - Part I United Service Organization
The USO was founded on February 4, 1941 by Mary Ingraham in response to a request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide morale and recreation services to U.S. uniformed military personnel. It was established as an American non-profit-charitable corporation that provides live entertainment, such as comedians, actors, and musicians, social facilities and other programs to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. President Roosevelt was elected as its honorary chairman. He requested that the organization bring six civilian organizations together for a start: the Salvation Army, YMCA, (Young Women's Christian Association), National Catholic Community Service, National Travelers Aid Association, and the National Jewish Welfare Board. They were brought together under one umbrella to support U.S. troops, as opposed to operating independently as some had done during the First World War. The organization was incorporated in New York on February 4th with the first facility erected in DeRi
The American Red Cross and the Military
Clarissa "Clara" Barton with her acquaintances founded the American Red Cross in Washington D.C. on May 21, 1881. She was a clerk in the U.S. Patent Office in Washington D.C., when the Civil war broke out in 1861. When poorly trained soldiers began pouring into the capital, Clara organized food, clothing and bedding donations to support the soldiers. She was soon transporting provisions to the front lines as well.
Salvation Army Serving Our Military & Veterans
William Booth established the Salvation Army in England 1852. In 1879 he changed the name of the Christian Mission to the Salvation Army. From that point on the members were known as Salvationists. By 1885 they converted 250,000 Christians and their message spread rapidly, gaining a foothold in other countries including America. Today they are in over 100 countries.
History of the United Veterans Beacon House
The Beacon House is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1994 by Frank Amalfitano, an Air Force veteran of Vietnam. Their headquarters is located at 1715 Union Blvd., Bay Shore, NY. It has established itself in veteran housing, outreach programs, and is known as a full service organization serving veterans on all of Long Island.
Understanding Mental Health
Our military and veterans are afraid of being labeled with a mental health problem. This results in them also being afraid to seek medical help. Part of the reason for negative attitudes and behavior towards mental illness is a lack of knowledge and fear of the unknown. Anyone can experience mental illness—it's more common than we think. So it's important to try to gain a better understanding of it.
Military Suicide and Crisis Care: Warning Signs
U.S. military are four times more likely to die by suicide than in combat. The suicide rates among the United States public have been increasing for the past 20 years, but among active military personnel and veterans of the post-9/11 wars, the suicide rate is even higher, outpacing average Americans. Reports show 30,177 active –duty personnel and veterans of post 9/11 wars have died by suicide, significantly more than the 7,057 service members killed in post 9/11 war operations.
Attitudes
Attitudes are the mental positive filters through which we view and interpret the world. Positive attitudes produce positive emotions; negative attitudes don't.
You're Not Alone
If your life has been impacted by feelings of anxiety or fear you are not alone. Please consider the following:
Why We Argue and How to Stop
An argument is an effort by someone to convince you that you are wrong and they are right. It takes at least two to have an argument. So if you just walk away from it, it cannot take place. Arguments usually cause more problems than they solve. And if you're dealing with a highly emotional person, you probably won't win the argument anyway. So don't be afraid to leave the scene of an argument rather than engage in a debate that cannot be won. Dead-end arguments tend to increase stress and heighten anxiety, so you are better off avoiding them.
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