Exploring PTSD in Firefighters – Week in Neurodiversity (7/01/17)
The Week in Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.
(4 min 12 sec) In this episode, a young woman sings a heartwarming song to her sister with Down syndrome, a volunteer firefighter looks to spread PTSD awareness, and a mother paints her face to spread autism acceptance! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
[00:10] A sister sang a touching song to her younger brother with Down syndrome in this viral video. [00:46] A volunteer firefighter is looking to spread awareness for depression and PTSD by publishing a research paper he’s written. [01:35] Citizens with Parkinson’s have hit the stage to spread awareness about the condition. [02:11] The Alzheimer’s Association held a “trek around the track” event to raise funds for the disease. [02:46] USA Today covers different ways to handle anxiety at work or social events. [03:04] A mother paints her face to help express autism acceptance for her son.FOR THE FULL-LENGTH STORIES AND VIDEOS:
A sister sang a touching song to her younger brother with Down syndrome in this viral video. https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/19/watch-sister-sings-touching-song-she-wrote-for-brother-with-down-syndrome-in-viral-video/
A volunteer firefighter is looking to spread awareness for depression and PTSD by publishing a research paper he’s written. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Firefighter-Raising-Awareness-About-Risk-of-Depression-Suicide-for-First-Responders-430000343.html
Citizens with Parkinson’s have hit the stage to spread awareness about the condition. http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/seniors-with-parkinsons-disease-hit-the-stage/743738808
The Alzheimer’s Association held a “trek around the track” event to raise funds for the disease. http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/4287183-mitchell-community-members-trek-around-track-alzheimers
USA Today covers different ways to handle anxiety at work or social events. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/06/19/these-techniques-can-help-you-cope-your-social-anxiety-work-events/408364001/
A mother paints her face to help express autism acceptance for her son. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/06/12/mom-face-painting-autism-awareness/387922001/
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