Understanding the Worst Mental Health Numbers in US History
In 1986, we spent about $31 billion on mental health services in the United States. In 1996, we spent about […]
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Fathers, Drug Cartels, and Al-Qaeda
I was listening to the Shawn Ryan Show podcast, and his guest, retired Green Beret Scott Mann (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh_3yrAgBEU), spoke about
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The Greatest Story I Will Ever Tell
I want to be home. I am on the road teaching my class, “Veterans, Police Officers, and Communities in Crisis:
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The Beast Within: Hope For Our True Struggle
Why do we do things we know are wrong? Why do witness the destruction of ourselves and others and feel
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Mental Health’s Missing Piece
The following is from the US Department of Health and Human Services. It is representative of how the established mental
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We all get broken
You can use your own pain, wisdom, experience, and desire to live free. When you do, life is better. The
Suicide Solution
Suicide is an answer to a problem. Unrelenting despair and pain consume us and our attempts to mitigate the effects
Leadership and Humility
The Illinois State Police has had a tough year. Like most law enforcement agencies, when an officer is killed in
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Five Keys to a Successful Veterans Treatment Court
Recently I had the honor to share my experiences and the tools I have developed for working with veterans with
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Take Time For Your Marriage – Don’t forget, Life Is Amazing
I’m taking my dear wife on a date today. We are going to drive to a strange place and go
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