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National PTSD Awareness Day

What to Do & Not 2 to Do Online first feature will be in ob- (6/8), National Loving Day servance of National PTSD (6/12), (6/14), Awareness Day on 3 World Blood Donor Day 27th. We will discuss a few Add Some Col- (6/14), World Elder Abuse warning signs and ways to or to Your Diet! Awareness Day (6/15), Na- help. Secondly, we will dis- tional Fudge Day (6/16), Fa- cuss what to do and not to ther’s Day (6/20), World Ref- Summer Safety 3 do online as June is Internet Tips ugee Day (6/20), World Day Safety Awareness Month. of Music (6/21), International Because we are still online Yoga Day (6/21), National more than ever, these tips Onion Ring Day (6/22), Na- Cultural Corner & 4 are vital to keeping ourselves Upcoming Events tional Hydration Day (6/23), safe on the internet. National Pralines Day (6/24), Welcome to the month of International Day of the Sea- June is National Fruit & June, Chesapeake! Did you farer (6/25), Day Veggies Month so we will Contact Us! 5 know? No other month in the (6/27), National Bingo Day discuss easy to incorporate Follow Us! year begins on the same day (6/27), National Camera Day more fruits and vegetables of the week as June. Weird, (6/29), and International As- into your daily diet. Remem- right? teroid Day (6/30). ber that the way you eat af- What Has Your 5 fects the way you feel! Last Prevention Staff As usual, there is lots to A weekly observation of but not least, we will discuss Been Up To? celebrate this month. Our this month is National Men’s a few tips on how to stay safe daily observances include: Health Week (June 14-20). this summer with all of the Global Day of Parents Monthly observances include fun activities that citizens (6/1), National Say Some- National Camping Month, partake in over the summer thing Nice Day (6/1), Global National Dairy Month, Nation- months. Running Day (6/2), World al Iced Tea Month, Sports We hope you enjoy Bicycle Day (6/3), National America Kids Month, and June’s newsletter and have Donut Day(6/4), World Envi- National Candy Month! an amazing month of sum- ronment Day (6/5), National We have four very im- mertime! Cancer Survivors Day (6/6), portant topics to discuss in National Best Friends Day this month’s newsletter. The Music is a powerful thing! Did you know? There are many posi- “Victory is always possible for the tive effects of music on mental health includ- “Make each day your master- “The greatest weapon against person who refuses to stop piece.” - John Wooden stress is our ability to choose fighting.” - Napoleon Hill ing: elevate your mood and motivation, reduce one though over another.” - William James stress, improve focus, “Every moment is a fresh begin- “If you fell down yesterday, help relaxation, and stand up today.” - H.G. Wells ning.” - T.S. Eliot reduce anxiety and “A little more persistence, a depression! little more effort, and what “Fear is destructive. Love is a seemed hopeless failure may “You’re not defined by your past; creative energy.: - Osho turn into glorious success.” you ’re prepared by it. You’re strong- - Elbert Hubbard er, more experiences, and you have greater confidence.”

“Make the best of your life, the - Joel Osteen best of your life.” - David Roads “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better “Keep looking up. That’s the secret too.” - Paulo Coelho of life.” - Charlie Brown National PTSD Awareness Day is a day signs define the disorder: tional wellness. This can be highly benefi- dedicated to creating awareness regarding cial for those who have mental conditions. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It  Re-experiencing the trauma through Enhanced awareness can help people in is recognized annually on the 27th of June. intrusive distressing recollections of developing control over emotions which In 2010, US Senate officially designated the event, nightmares, and flashbacks. are triggered by memories of traumatic this day. On this day, organizations, along events. While meditation won’t delete trau- with the government of the US, take the  Emotional numbness and avoidance matic experiences from our brain, it can opportunity to create dialogues about this of activities, places, and people that support us deal with the pain that is in- mental disorder, which mostly affects war are reminders of the trauma. duced by such thoughts. veterans. This is a great opportunity to talk  Increased arousal such as difficulty PTSD can be caused by a single trau- with family and friends and learn more concentrating and sleeping feeling matic experience, or many. Children can about this disorder and how it affects those jumpy, and being easily irritated and develop PTSD too. It’s important to remem- around us, particularly our service mem- angered. ber that people need help moving beyond bers. harrowing events. Having PTSD is not a Patients are complementing their coun- Around 8 million Americans currently sign of weakness and no one should feel seling sessions and psychotherapy with ashamed to seek help. have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. natural remedies like meditation and exer- PTSD is a mental health disorder distin- cise. For more information and resources, guished by recurring traumatic memories visit apa.org! of life-changing events like military com- Exercise bat, sexual assault, and traffic accidents. Physical activity not only helps the body

In the US, at least 6.8% of adults will but also strengthens the mind. Regular experience PTSD in their lifetimes with exercise increases the production of en- women twice as likely as men to experi- dorphins in the brain, which helps reduce ence it (10.4% to 5%) frequently as a result stress and anxiety. Exercise also improves of sexual trauma. Veterans are another sleep cycle, in addition to helping the group highly likely to experience PTSD heart, weight, and decreasing the risk of during their lives, with Vietnam War veter- multiple diseases. ans at 30%, Iraq War veterans at 14% and Meditation Gulf War veterans at 10%. Regular meditation can assist in improv- As we regard National PTSD Aware- ing awareness of one’s physical and emo- ness Day, let’s also check out symptoms of this mental condition. Three main types of

Select strong passwords that had nothing to do with. are harder for cybercriminals to demystify. Here are the Top 10 Internet safety rules to follow to help you  Make online purchases from avoid getting into trouble online (and secure sites — Only supply this offline). information to sites that provide secure, encrypted connections.  Keep personal information pro- fessional and limited — Poten-  Be careful what you post — tial employers or customers The internet does not have a don't need to know your per- delete key! sonal relationship status or your home address.  Be careful who you meet online — People you meet online are In observance of Internet Safety Aware-  Keep your privacy settings on not always who they claim to ness Month, let’s talk about how to say — Make sure you have enabled be. Indeed, they may not even online, especially in this current climate these privacy safeguards, and be real. where almost everything is online. keep them enabled.  Keep your antivirus program up Even though apps loom larger in most  Practice safe browsing — Don’t to date — Be sure to stay cur- people's daily online interactions than tra- visit dangerous neighborhoods rent with your operating sys- ditional websites do, that does not mean online tem's updates and updates to that the basic Internet safety rules have applications you use. They pro- changed. Hackers are still on the lookout  Make sure your internet con- vide a vital layer of security. for personal information they can use to nection is secure — If you are access your credit card and bank infor- unsure, wait for a better time to mation. log on. For more information, visit: Unsafe surfing can also lead to other https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-  Be careful what you download center/preemptive-safety/top-10- threats—from embarrassing personal com- — Don't download apps that ments or images that, once online, are internet-safety-rules-and-what-not-to look suspicious or come from a -do-online nearly impossible to erase, to getting site you don't trust mixed up with people you'd rather have  Choose strong passwords — gies. Try sliced or shredded vegeta- pre-chopped or no-chop veggies bles like beets, carrots, celery, cu- (such as baby carrots, cherry toma- cumbers, onions, peppers, radish- toes and sugar snap peas) on hand, as es, tomatoes and zucchini and/or well as single-serve containers of rai- sliced fruits like apple, avocado and sins or applesauce. Your kids may pear. grab them instead of less-healthy snacks if they’re readily available.  Keep frozen and canned fruits and vegetables on hand for when you  Make it fun for kids to try new fruits need to throw together a meal in a and veggies. Let them pick out a new hurry. Compare food labels and fruit or vegetable in the grocery store choose items without too much each week, and figure out together sodium or added sugars. how to cook or prepare it. You might end up expanding your palate as well! Fruits and vegetables are a key part of  Work fruits and vegetables into your an overall healthy eating plan. They’re also family’s favorite dishes.  Eat the rainbow: A fun and tasty way to delicious, colorful, versatile, convenient, make sure your family is eating a good affordable and fun.  Make adding fruits and veggies to variety of fruits and vegetables is to You can easily add color to every meal meals a snap by cutting them up eat as many different colors as you and snack. Try some of these practical tips and keeping them in the fridge. can each day. that don’t require a lot of changes to the They’ll also be handy for snacking! way your family eats.  Enjoy fruit for dessert most days and  When eating out, ask if you can limit traditional sugar-sweetened des-  Pack portable, easy-to-eat fruits and substitute a fruit cup or side salad serts to special occasions. veggies in your work or school bag for fries and other less-healthy and avoid vending machine tempta- sides.  Keep a bowl of whole fruit handy on tions. the desk, table or countertop.  Top yogurt, oatmeal and cereal with

 Add frozen peas or broccoli to rice berries or sliced fruit. when it’s almost done cooking. For more information and tips, visit:  Make fruit popsicles. Freeze 100 https://www.heart.org/-/media/healthy-living  Add extra veggies to soups and stews. percent juice or pureed fruit in an -files/add-color/add-color- ice tray or popsicle mold. fruit_vegetable_toolkit.pdf?la=en  Have a meatless meal once a week. Think vegetable lasagna, portabella  Add spinach, peppers or mush- mushroom “burgers” or grilled veggie rooms into scrambled eggs and kebabs. omelets  Fill out a sandwich with fruits and veg-  For snack time, keep fresh fruit and

 Have your cellphone handy in case However, anyone can be affected, so it's important to: of an emergency.  Watch anyone who jumps or dives  Stay indoors during peak heat into the water. People can injure times, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

their head or back.  Hydrate by drinking plenty of fluids, If you're heading out on a boat, be sure especially water, throughout the to: day.  Never drink while driving a boat.  Never leave children, older adults Summer is usually full of fun, but it can Alcohol is often involved in acci- or pets in parked cars. It can take be dangerous. During this time, emergen- dents. as little as 10 minutes for the tem- cy departments see an increase in visits perature inside a car to reach dan- related to warm-weather activities. Luckily,  Double-check that kids wear life gerous levels. many injuries are preventable and you can jackets while on board. keep your loved ones safe.  Visit public places, like a mall or  Tell someone where you're going library, to cool off if you don't have Start when you head to the water. Every and when you should be back. air conditioning. year, thousands of people are hurt in swimming and boating accidents.  Keep red flares, orange distress flags or lights on board in case of For more information, visit: https:// To minimize the risk for you and your emergencies. family: www.enloe.org/community-health/ Be mindful of the triple-digit tempera- summer-safety-tips  Keep an eye on children at all times. tures, too. They mean a higher probabil- ity of heat-related illnesses.  Don't assume a child can swim. Many kids forget when they're in a panic. Older adults, young children and people with chronic conditions are par- ticularly susceptible.

Page 3 ties and economy. months after the end of the Civil War. June 19, therefore, became the day of  June 3: Corpus Christi, a Catholic emancipation for thousands of African holiday celebrating the presence of -Americans. the body and blood of Christ, in the Eucharist.  June 19: New Church Day, according to Christian belief, on this day the  June 11: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lord called together the 12 disciples the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart who had followed him on earth, in- is a solemnity in the liturgical calen- structed them in the Heavenly Doc- dar of the Roman Catholic Church. trine of the New Jerusalem, and sent them out to teach that “the Lord God  June 14: Flag Day in the United Jesus Christ reigns, whose kingdom States, observed to celebrate the shall be for ages and ages.” This was history and symbolism of the Amer- the beginning of the New Christian ican flag. Church.

 June 15: St. Vladimir Day, a Roman  June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Catholic feast celebrating St. Vladi- Day or First Nations Day, a day that mir. gives recognition to the indigenous  June 15: Native American Citizen- populations affected by colonization in June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Canada. Transgender Pride Month, established to ship Day, commemorating the day recognize the impact that gay, lesbian, in 1924 when the U.S. Congress  June 21: Litha, the summer solstice bisexual and transgender individuals have passed legislation recognizing the celebrated by the Wiccans and Pa- had on the world. LGBT groups celebrate citizenship of Native Americans. gans. It is the longest day of the year, this special time with pride parades, pic-  June 16: Martyrdom of Guru Arjan representing the sun’s “annual re- nics, parties, memorials for those lost to treat.” hate crimes and HIV/AIDS, and other Dev, observed by members of the group gatherings. The last Sunday in June Sikh faith. Guru Arjan Dev was the  June 29: Feast Day of Saints Peter is Day. fifth Sikh guru and the first Sikh and Paul, a liturgical feast in honor of martyr. the martyrdom in Rome for the apos- June is Immigrant Heritage Month, es- tles St. Peter and St. Paul in Eastern tablished in June 2014, gives people  June 19: , also known as Orthodox Christianity. across the an opportunity to Freedom Day or . annually explore their own heritage and It is observed as a public holiday in Last Sunday in June: Lesbian, Gay, celebrate the shared diversity that forms 14 U.S. states. This celebration Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Day in the unique story of America. It celebrates honors the day in 1865 when the United States. It celebrates the Stone- immigrants across the United States and slaves in Texas and Louisiana final- wall Riots on June 28, 1969. ly heard they were free, two their contributions to their local communi-

email [email protected] for Chesapeake R U Ready? is an your community. To register for more information. interagency and multidisciplinary June 2nd, visit: coalition of nearly 70 organizations serving https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/re Chesapeake youth and their families. Our gister/tZAtceispzIuGtJFu31TbcWLl9 Substance Use & Prevention Aware- goal is to increase community collabora- HZIfgrmXoH ness Coalition Meeting tion to improve systems and programs for To register for May 26th, visit: Thursday, June 17th — 2:30pm — children and families. Our areas of concen- https://hopestarter- email [email protected] for tration are: Early Care and Education, Sub- racsb.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIp more information! stance Use and Prevention Awareness, d- Mental Health & Wellness, Family Engage- GopjgiEtyrld8gYcfdOkmKnK- ment, Out of School Time and Workplace M3NM3b Readiness.

Mental Health First Aid Upcoming Events include: This class will be on June 9th and *Please check our coalition, 10th for city employees at City Hall Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Human Resources from 8am-12pm Chesapeake R U Ready?, website Training — Wednesday, June 2nd AND both days. To register, contact Ja- for other events happening Wednesday, June 16th — 9:00am- son McNair at jmc- around the city.* 12:00pm [email protected]! When children experience traumatic *Contact Us* 757-382-2226 events, it can have lasting effects on their Mental Health & Wellness Coali- mental health and wellbeing. These events tion Meeting are called ACEs. Join us for a free virtual training on ACES and how you can help Tuesday, June 15 at 2:30pm — Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

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While our schedules and ployees at City Hall became certified to teach the ACES training. activities have changed, COVID  May 18th — Staff hosted their -19 has not stopped your CIBH monthly Mental Health & Well- Prevention Services Team ness Coalition meeting from making the best out of this unprecedented situation  May 18th — Staff facilitated a and continuing to serve our training discussing “OTC Medi- city! cation Safety for Seniors” for the Chesapeake Triad organi- Our fifth month of 2021 was zation busy as usual. Here are some of our highlights:  May 20th — Staff hosted their monthly Substance Use & Pre-  May 5th — Staff facilitated vention Awareness Coalition an ACES training with part- meeting ners from around the state  May 26th — Staff facilitated a  May 6th — Prevention staff REVIVE! Virtual Training with were interviewed for a seg- partners from Virginia Beach ment soon to be aired on Cox Media. Be on the look-  May 26th — Staff hosted a out for upcoming an- screening of the documentary nouncements! My Ascension suicide aware- ness documentary with a Q&A  May 12th & 13th — Staff following with a licensed thera- facilitated an Adult Mental pist Health First Aid training for City of Chesapeake em-  Two additional staff members