The Erosion of Resilience Testosterone plays a major role in men’s physical, psychological, emotional, and sexual health throughout the life span. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, but it affects much more than just libido! Recent research indicates combat veterans, police officers, and first responders in general who have experienced traumatic events have lower… Continue reading TESTOSTERONE – an often-Overlooked Factor influencing DEPRESSION
Category: Resiliency and PTSI
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Going Back to School: 5 Benefits for Retired Police Officers
author – Harold Gardner’s retirement didn’t turn out the way he expected due to failed plans and the pandemic. Disappointed at first, he came around and found joy in fishing alone, joining a virtual book club, and taking short, safe road trips with his wife, Nancy. Harold created the Retired to Inspired platform in the… Continue reading Going Back to School: 5 Benefits for Retired Police Officers
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WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?
A cursory search of the web and a two-minute consultation with “Doctor Google” will produce lots of answers to the question, “What causes depression?” Before that question can be answered it would seem reasonable to try to define the main topic. That is, what is depression? Unfortunately, the answer will depend on who you ask.… Continue reading WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?
A glass of water.
How heavy is an 8oz glass of water? How long can you hold up a glass of water? The truth is the absolute weight of the glass doesn’t matter. Time is the important factor. The burden you feel depends on how long you try to hold the glass. If you hold it up for a… Continue reading A glass of water.