Posts in Health & Wellness
Reinterpreting Veteran Needs for the Future of Services

Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) has witnessed the evolving lives of veterans since its inception in 1973, and in the same way our founders felt, we are compelled to continually reevaluate the traditional models of veteran services to keep up with their changing needs and preferences. 

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Tips for Veterans to Build and Maintain an Exercise Routine for Lasting Mental Health Benefits

It goes without saying that physical activity is necessary to get fit. However, research also shows that it’s a good tool for supporting mental health. Moving your body can help manage stress from service, ease feelings of depression or anxiety, and build resilience. Getting started with an exercise routine can be a big step at first, but making it a regular habit will yield real benefits.

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Top Tips to Beat Seasonal Depression

Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression related to the change in season. Typically beginning in the fall and running through the winter months, SAD can drain your energy, put you in a bad mood, and overall make this time of year harder to deal with.

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Connect With Others to Build Your Resilience

Join a group. We often find strength in numbers. So, become active in a club, a faith-based organization, a civic group, or any association that offers human connections. Becoming a member of a group brings social support and a sense of purpose to our lives, building resilience.

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Build Resiliency by Finding Your Purpose

Move toward your goals. Set realistic goals, perhaps small steps toward something you want to accomplish. Do something regularly that’s achievable. Ask yourself, “What’s one thing I can accomplish today that moves me in the direction I want to go?”

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Developing Resiliency Through Wellness

When we are resilient, we adapt well to adversity, trauma, or any significant source of stress, such as family problems or financial challenges. Being resilient means “bouncing back” from difficult experiences and regaining your balance. Even more, though, with resilience comes personal growth. Resilience helps you get through rough patches while also improving your life.

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