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Washington County, Indiana (June 24, 2024) – During PTSD Awareness Month, we recognize the impact of PTSD on millions of people and their families.
PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced trauma, and especially our veterans from all walks of life. Some events that may cause PTSD include combat and military experiences, sexual or physical assault at any point in life, learning about the violent or accidental death or injury of a loved one and serious accidents or natural disasters.
“The individuals in our community who have experienced trauma of any form – be it from service to our country, car accidents or abuse should have the care they deserve. Part of this care involves being aware of the symptoms and resources available for posttraumatic stress disorder,” says Sheriff Brent Miller.
PTSD may present itself in a variety of ways, such as depression, irritability, anxiety, isolation or insomnia. Veterans, law enforcement officers, and any individuals who have experienced a traumatic event and are still struggling months later should look for the four symptoms of PTSD: Reliving the event, avoidance of things that remind of the event, having more negative thoughts and feelings than before the event and feeling on edge.
“Now more than ever, we need to promote healthy lives in our communities. We can make our community better by advocating for PTSD awareness and helping individuals who experience symptoms of PTSD get the help they need,” says Sheriff Miller.
Only a mental health provider can diagnose PTSD, but it is important for people who have experienced trauma and their loved ones to recognize these symptoms and seek help. As we spread the world about PTSD and effective treatments, we can create a healthier community and nation.
If you believe you or someone you love may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD, visit https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp or seek care from a local doctor or mental health care provider, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker. Treatment can help, and PTSD can get better.
The History Channel is presently running their acclaimed survival series called “Alone”. In the current season 11, ten people are dropped off in the unforgiving Artic Circle, the northern-most location they have ever used in the show.
In this season, Salem’s own Timothy “Timber” Cleghorn (he prefers to be called “Timber”) is a contestant. Cleghorn picked up the name from his first paying job chopping wood with an axe. He lives in Salem with his wife Cara and their two boys, Levi and Elliot.
Cleghorn’s profession is listed as a Humanitarian Aid Worker and says that has taken a toll on him and the family. They travel all over the world and have lived in underdeveloped tribal areas and conflict zones throughout Asia and the middle east. The passion to be an aid worker came after a summer trip helping orphanages in Ukraine.
Cleghorn now 36, paid his way through college by trapping beavers and coyotes. He has lived off the grid before.
In the Artic Circle, there are grizzly bears, bone-chilling cold, and icy snow-covered landscapes. The drop-off point was the MacKenzie Delta in Canada, where it empties into the Artic Ocean.
Participants can choose ten things to take with them and must build their own shelter. The series winner will receive $500,000.
The ten items Cleghorn chose for the Arctic Circle include a sleeping bag, 2-quart pot, ferro rod (fire starter), axe, saw, multi-tool, bow and arrows, paracord, snare wire, and fishing line with hooks.
No tent and no camera crew, he is alone - plain isolation.
We wish him a safe and successful adventure!
An earlier photograph of Timber and his wife, Cara, when she was expecting one of their sons.
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Artist Profile- Emily BennettOriginally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Emily Bennett is passionate about creating sculpture specifically in steel and fiber, but her body of work is comprised of a variety of mediums and processes. Her work has been featured in over 45 galleries across 12 cities and 5 states, and in Fiber Art Now magazine. Emily is also the 2023 Governor's Arts Award artist, which is presented to recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to arts and creativity in Indiana. The 2023 Indiana Governor's Arts Award winners and award artist were profiled in films directed and produced by William Bryant Rozier of Scrambled Eggs LLC. Zachary Vessels of TopSphere Media served as Director of Photography and the main editor of the films. You can watch Emily's film on our YouTube channel. Now, Emily is a 2024-2025 visiting artist at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, hosting workshops for children and families looking to explore fiber arts. Learn more about Emily's work at her website, and join her workshops at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Keeping Your Artist Website Up to DateHaving a website is great for artists to build an archive of their work, let their portfolios shine, and keep audiences updated on news. While it may require upkeep at times, your website is yours to evolve with you and your work and serve your best interest. Read tips about how to keep your website up to date in this Fractured Atlas Blog Post. Resources For Indiana ArtistsGrants for Arts Projects: Applicant Resources Why Making Art is Good Medicine - A Conversation with Dr. Jill Sonke Accessibility in the Arts Dates and opportunities to keep an eye on:
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