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National Problem Gambling Month
Do you or someone you love have problem gambling? Learn more in the article below.
Therapy for Depression
Depression is a common condition that many people experience in life. Dr. O’Hearn and Sharon Haynes talk more about depression in the video.
Deaf Strong Hospital in Harper’s Magazine
Healthbridges comment: The current issue of Harper’s Magazine includes an article that features Deaf Strong Hospital. DSH was part of our presentation together for the 2015 ADARA in Rochester. When I was nineteen, my grandmother suffered a heart attack. I sat by her side while she was slumped in her hospital bed, and watched her … Read more
Safe Interactions with Police
A collaboration Project shared with permission from advocates from Oregon Law Enforcement and Oregon Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Traffic stops can be dangerous. The following video from Oregon outlines how to stay safe when pulled over by law enforcement officers. This video is made by DHS – Oregon Department of Human Services, … Read more
Support Service Providers for DeafBlind
What is a support Service provider and How can I learn more about them if I need one or I want to help DeafBlind People.
What is Trauma?
Learn how bad events can change your life. Find help for yourself if such a trauma has happened to you.
Improving Mind Body Connection
What does the word mindfulness mean? Why is yoga helpful to lower anxiety and prevent depression? How can mindfulness help you to have good mental health. Learn more in the segment below
Gambling Awareness
Milestone Centers in Pittsburgh, PA is raising awareness in March for Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This public service video was produced with the help of deaf and hard of hearing clients and staff from Milestone’s Integrative Services program. For more information about Milestones visit https://www.milestonepa.org/
Deafblind Support Service Providers
Donna Huff Hello. My name is Donna Huff and I’m Deafblind. I’m also the Deafblind coordinator. SSPs are very important to me because I need to get out of the house. It’s not good for us to experience isolation. We need to get out and about in the community, enjoy ourselves, go grocery shopping, and … Read more