Well, howdy! So, it's been a bit since I've posted on all the socials. Let me start by saying taking breaks from social media is absolutely okay. Sometimes we need to remember that our lives exist with the people and experiences that we share a connection with in the real. Our focus might be guided elsewhere by opportunity, hardship, or the unexpected.

For those of you that are not familiar with me (or wondering why I'm showing up on your feed 😉), I'm Jeremy Fusco.

If you think that veterans are characterized by PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and physical wounds of war, then I’ve got news for you; veterans are much more than medals and scars.

In this Veterans Day post, I’m going to provide perspective about MYTHS & TRUTHS associated with veterans and PTSD. Not only will I discuss the most common myths regarding veterans and PTSD, but I’ll share some insight into truths.

NEW LOCATION! Beginning Oct 1st, Mind Above will be at its new home at the Two Energy Square building on the corner of University Blvd & Greenville Ave. Feedback from clients influenced the decision and also... FREE PARKING!

4849 Greenville Ave STE 100-101 Dallas, TX 75206

Interview with Lupe Zapata from Spectrum News 1 Texas discussing telehealth, access to mental health during the COVID pandemic, and recent anxiety with historic winter storms in Texas.

There should never be any shame in treating mental health, because caring for the mind is as important as seeking treatment for any other part of the body.

- Jeremy Fusco, LCSW

You wake up. You go to sleep. You wake up again. You keep checking the news and social media. You avoid the news and social media. You debate your ninth grade science lab partner about their expert opinion shared in a recent Facebook post. You become fatigued.

You. Stop. Caring.

In these unprecedented times, the demands place on healthcare workers and professionals is ever-increasing due the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. In support of healthcare workers on the frontlines of an epidemic, Mind Above will cover co-pays for online therapy sessions throughout 2020.

t’s global. It’s concerning. It’s affecting our daily lives significantly. The Novel Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has been gaining momentum as it spreads. There is a great deal of stress and anxiety surrounding it especially as it has transitioned from a concerning news story in a far away land to becoming something that has us quarantined at home. Schools and businesses closed indefinitely and many of us navigating working from home while trying to keep kids engaged can be a challenge. Others may not be able to transition their jobs to “work from home” status like those working in the entertainment and service industries.

Most of us have been affected by #crisis or #suicide personally or know of someone that has lost their life to suicide. I challenge you save this info, share it, and most importantly use it. Seek out additional #support from reputable organizations.

Watch Jaime Chapman of Begin Within interview special guest Jeremy Fusco as we discuss his experience in the mental health field with working age adults, and the services he provides transitioning military for free through his non-profit.

Feelings of love and thoughts of grieving for someone close to us can be difficult to express. I took time to write about a very special person in my life who recently passed, my Granny.

When we reflect on tragedy, trauma, and loss there is an underlying sense that finding fault in ourselves will bring an understanding of what may have been instead of the truth of what is.  We find ourselves at a crossroads of memories versus the alternate reality we create. A reality that is based on a perception that we can alter time if only one interaction, one second, one comment was changed.  This sensation of one-away diversions comes on gradually through a line of thinking about what role we play in the trauma or loss that has begun to occupy our mind. The internal brooding becomes a battle of false-memory entanglement as we amplify microcosms of time into deep abysses replayed frame-by-frame. {READ MORE}

Anger Management Group begins October 30th - Register now!

When we experience symptoms that display as anger, there’s often more going on then we are consciously and subconsciously avoiding. Anger is secondary to underlying emotions and stressors that often are not identified until the surge of thoughts and relived disappointments begins to rise.