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It’s important to know that there are other treatment options available that can help restore a patient’s mental health
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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PTSD is a serious issue; it is time we take our mental health seriously
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If we are going to survive COVID-19 and our jobs as correctional officers, we need to take a look at our health and make some changes
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