Laura Palmer

3 weeks ago | tandfonline.com | Charlotte Williamson |Walter Busuttil |Amos Simms |Laura Palmer

ABSTRACTBackground: A substantial proportion of UK military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek professional support. Although the promotion of help-seeking is a key suicide prevention strategy, little is known about help-seeking for self-harm and suicidal behaviours among the UK Armed Forces. Objective: This study aimed to explore UK ex-serving personnel’s experiences of seeking help for self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts.

Sep 30, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Laura Palmer

After 10 years of living in Austin, my husband and I decided to move to the suburbs. It wasn't an easy decision, but we found that a lot of what we loved about Austin was disappearing. We hated that many of the city's unique small businesses were being forced out due to high rents. Ten years ago, my husband and I traded the hustle and bustle of Chicago life for the slowed-down pace of southern living in Austin.

Sep 26, 2024 | thrillist.com | Laura Palmer

Walk into any establishment lining historic Main Street in Buda, Texas and you will immediately notice a common theme: wiener dogs. Each April, this small town of just over 16,000 residents draws thousands of spectators to its annual Wiener Dog Races, earning itself the coveted title of Wiener Dog Capital of Texas.

Aug 16, 2024 | yahoo.com | Laura Palmer

Laura Niebauer PalmerAugust 16, 2024 at 9:31 AM·4 min readI worked in HR for over 15 years and I left my job while I was pregnant with my first child. I realized that working in HR for that long has actually made me a better parent. I can listen to my child and help them find solutions to their problems. After over 15 years in HR, I stepped away from my career.

Jul 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Laura Palmer

Laura Niebauer PalmerJuly 3, 2024 at 3:34 AM·4 min readWhen it was time for my 5-year-old to start school, I knew the public school setting wasn't for him. We've decided to pay for his private school, but not for his college. We don't know if he'll even attend college, and there are scholarships he can apply to. As we entered the kindergarten room on a tour of our local public school, the entire class was wearing headphones and engrossed in their tablets.