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New Mental Wellness Center Opens Amidst Growing Trauma Support Initiatives

10/20/2025

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Mindy Burkhamer Launches Wellness Center

Mindy Burkhamer opened Purple Lotus Solutions Inc., a Yorkville mental wellness center focused on trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders, with telehealth.
Ashwaubenon police departments implemented peer support programs to help officers cope with job-related trauma.
Lieutenant Eric Perra noted the program's success, extending to officers' families.
Death of Miriam Miedzinski-Ballin, a pioneer in psychological first aid who supported mental health during emergencies, including Hamas attacks in Israel, was announced.

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Dr. Trujillo Promotes Mental Wellness

Media-induced trauma triggers body's stress response when people witness events through screens, causing fatigue, anxiety, and mood shifts.
The constant stream of negative news can foster hopelessness and distrust in the world.
Dr. Manuel Trujillo, a psychiatrist who helped New Yorkers cope after the 9/11 attacks, emphasizes community support and mental health programs.
Experts advise grounding techniques, regular physical activity, and setting boundaries on news consumption to manage overwhelming feelings.

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Mindy Burkhamer Launches Wellness Center

Mindy Burkhamer opened Purple Lotus Solutions Inc., a Yorkville mental wellness center focused on trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders, with telehealth.
Ashwaubenon police departments implemented peer support programs to help officers cope with job-related trauma.
Lieutenant Eric Perra noted the program's success, extending to officers' families.
Death of Miriam Miedzinski-Ballin, a pioneer in psychological first aid who supported mental health during emergencies, including Hamas attacks in Israel, was announced.

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