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Dealing with holiday stress? Youâre not alone
Gary Buchs on support at work on the road: âItâs not hard to find someone who will help, confidentially, on the highway working or parked at the truck stops.â Also, an update from Buchs on his retirement plan, put into action in October this year and âfully functionalâ âŚ
December 16, 2019
Life
Inside help: Fellow truckers offer comfort, resources to help prevent suicide
A growing number of truckers are helping distressed drivers by sharing their own experiences and encouraging those in crisis to hang on and get help.
September 26, 2018
Channel 19
Camaraderie, support along the long road
Truckersâ and law enforcement recent teamwork in Michigan to talk down/raise the floor under a bridge jumper is one of those events that show what is possible when folks come together in a single individualâs moment of need. Depression and sometimes resulting suicidal ideation and action on it are no joke; there are avenues to help out there.
April 27, 2018
Business
âAs a man thinketh âŚâ
Holiday stress is real. âFor whatever reason, and there are hundreds this time of year, November through January seem to induce more worry and consternation âŚâ Fortunately, there are ways to combat it.
December 14, 2016
Business
Grow a mustache for menâs health
The folks behind the Scale Buster app, which crowd-sources reports of portable scale locations, announced its âThanksgiving Trucker Movember,â a social media campaign it hopes will âraise awareness and money for menâs health issues, through the Movember Foundation.â
November 15, 2016
Business
Truckers for Truckers and TruckersFinalMile.org unite
Truckers for Truckers, founded by Michael Suson as a mental health support group, is getting a head start on nonprofit status with the new partnership with Truckers Final Mile.
October 14, 2016
Business
When âkeep your chin upâ isnât enough
After losing a friend and fellow driver to suicide, 22-year trucking veteran Michael Suson founded âTruckers for Truckers,â a trucking-specific mental health support group.
July 11, 2016
Life
Is it really depression?
The most important thing to remember about depression is that âitâs not all in your head.â If you are having feelings of overpowering sadness that persist for long periods of time, get a tune-up and add some vital nutrients or medications to your daily routine. Donât be afraid to talk about it.
October 21, 2014
Life
Seasonal affective disorder â dealing with the âwinter bluesâ
SAD is a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter. Symptoms may typically start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.
October 24, 2013
Life
Eating for health and happiness
âThe more you understand about the necessary nutrients and minerals your bodyâs amazing chemical reaction needs to stay balanced, the easier it is to feed your brain.â
September 10, 2013
Life
Stay aware of social isolationâs potential deleterious effects
Someone who is socially isolated often feels lonely, but lonely people arenât always socially isolated. Recognizing physical warning signs of negative health effects is key to mitigating problems.
May 6, 2013
Business
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The Arrow Truck Sales 2012 Back on the Road winner is named, the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners is required, a womanâs rescuer is named Goodyearâs Highway Hero, cargo theft increases and other industry news items are featured.
May 1, 2012
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