Most people have faced some form of trauma in their lives. People who have the strong support of family or friends will usually recover from the emotional shock such events cause, but often people don’t have the support needed to fully heal from traumatic…
In any crisis situation, many people are going to go into shock. They will be stunned and unable to think or act clearly. Others will panic, acting irrationally, and perhaps even violently, to the situation. Helping people deal with this is a major skill…
During the winter months, people will take steps to winterize their homes and vehicles. The shut off outside water to keep pipes from freezing and may put snow tires on their car if they live in areas with heavy snowfall. They may also winterize their…
In modern society, we are used to being able to call 911 when someone is injured or have easy access to emergency room care. But what happens if modern trauma care is overwhelmed with injured people due to a major crisis? What can we do to help treat…
While sexual intimacy is not the only ingredient to a healthy relationship, it is an important ingredient in developing the bond of love in an intimate relationship. So, when lack of desire, inability to perform or other reproductive health issues make…
A problem I've often considered is what to do if people can't get medications they are depending on to keep them alive. This includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:Type 1 Diabetics who need insulinPeople on heart medications for blood pressure,…
From puberty through menopause women experience a monthly cycle that involves fluctuating hormones, times of fertility, and periods of menstrual flow. For some women, these natural cycles go rather smoothly, but about 75% of Western women have some form…
One of the biggest problems in the initial stages of any emergency that affects infrastructure, whether through a natural disaster or man-made problems, is the breakdown in the delivery of clean water and sanitation. Disposing safely of human waste and…
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