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Canfield women’s group donates yoga mats

The Canfield Republican Women’s Committee, “Caring for America,” recently donated money to purchase yoga mats for AMVETS 44 to help with a yoga program for local veterans. There are a reported 22 veteran suicides each day, 20 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and 30 percent of Vietnam veterans are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition of persistent mental and emotional anxiety typically occurring after an acute trauma, but can also occur after long-term, chronic stress. Often, veterans may express reluctance to admit that they are experiencing the symptoms of PTSD in fear it might reflect on their ability to handle the pressures of the military. Recently, more research studies are finding that yoga techniques, when delivered in a trauma-sensitive manner specific to the needs of the veteran population, are having a positive effect on PTSD symptoms. Jan C. Brown, Post 44 commander, USAF SM/SGT (Ret), has plans to initiate yoga at the AMVETS 44 facility soon. Pictured are, from left, Sarah Keeler, Holly Deibel and Brown. (Submitted photo)

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