Fireworks are a fabulous time for lots of us, but not all.
Fireworks can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms for people, notably veterans or current military service personnel. KVOE’s monthly update from the Department of Veterans Affairs this week was largely geared towards information involving women’s services, including mental wellness for the Fourth. Here’s representative Heather Jones:
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness has a special movie night for people wanting to avoid the noise. Spokesperson Jacque Wellnitz says this follows a similar event last year.
“Over the Top,” will screen at the Emporia Granada Theatre starting at 8:30 pm. The movie is free to attend.
