Suffering from sleeplessness as a side-effect of a traumatic brain injury, struggling with survivors guilt and grieving his mother’s death, Dan Jarvis found himself contemplating suicide. His journey to healing led him to found 22Zero, a non-profit that helps...
In the aftermath of the tragic events of 9/11, countless heroes emerged, many of whom continue to carry the emotional and psychological burdens of that day. Johnny Walker, a veteran and first responder, alongside Dr. Pamela Arnell, Executive Director of 22ZERO, have...
Invitation and Event Overview Dr. Arnell was invited by Gary Brohard, Director for the Veteran Mentor Program in Calhoun County, Alabama for the Calhoun County Veterans Court, to speak about the mission of 22ZERO. On August 1st, Dr. Arnell spoke to veterans, the...
Many of you saw the video of the vet that was so distraught because the VA had failed him. As you may know the video went viral and Joe even did several interviews on Fox News Media. Joe contacted Pamela Potts- Arnell, Ed.D and Nick Davis and I worked with him over...
Anger is a normal human emotion, but when it becomes difficult to control and starts to negatively affect a person’s daily life, it can be considered a problem. Anger problems can manifest in various ways, such as physical aggression, verbal abuse, or...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refer to a range of traumatic events that can occur during a person’s childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction. Research has shown that these experiences can have a significant impact on an...
In many law enforcement communities around the nation, “de-escalation training” is a critical part of officers’ ongoing training and part of heightened efforts to reduce use of force controversies that sparked widespread protests in recent years. Unfortunately,...
An intrusive thought is an unwelcome, involuntary thought, image, or unpleasant idea that may become an obsession, is upsetting or distressing, and can feel difficult to manage or eliminate. When such thoughts are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder,...
A new approach for the modern-day first responders and frontline emergency care for job trauma With advancements in neuroscience, we learn with every new study, PTSD, Panic Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depressive Disorders are not psychological; they are...