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For many men, annual health checkups fall into the “I’ll get to it later” category—until something serious forces them to act. But skipping routine care can mean missing the early signs of chronic conditions that are far easier to manage when caught early.
In May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness and Women’s Health Month. This is a time to recognize the physical and mental health challenges women face after giving birth. At AFSPA, we are committed to promoting the well-being of our members, and this month, we’re spotlighting an often overlooked but critically important issue, which is postpartum mental health.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At AFSPA, we believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. Recent policy changes have left many of the federal workforce without jobs or fearful that they will not have one soon. Some federal employees have received return-to-office mandates after working remotely for years. Returning to the office can be a difficult change. The uncertainty that hangs over federal employees can accelerate burnout and heavily affect mental health.
Infertility Awareness Week is the last week of April. Infertility has changed a great deal within the last ten to fifteen years. In the past, there was little support for those experiencing infertility. There were gaps in the healthcare system. Many were left wondering about infertility.
In the past, we celebrated Autism Awareness Month in April; however, as a collective, we’ve switched gears to focus on Autism Acceptance. Many organizations and advocates felt that “awareness” wasn’t enough. They deemed that there was no longer a need to talk about awareness because we know that autism exists.
If you’re moving through a fast-paced world, sleep often takes a backseat to work, social life, and everyday responsibilities. Some people wear their lack of sleep like a badge of honor. However, it’s not a badge of honor.
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