Depression
Identify the risk factors that can diminish resilience and learn how to address six key areas of life that impact health and wellbeing
Surgery was not the only lifeline for me after a potentially career-ending injury
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress
Surviving the fall – a jump really – might be the easiest step for a young woman whose life unraveled before she had a chance to live it
Plan ahead and use all the resources at your disposal to help EMS providers suffering from PTSD related to disaster response
A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home
Paramedic Natalie Harris shares her experience with post-traumatic stress, overdose and addiction, stemming from a disturbing call
After accepting that personal change is inevitable, here is how you can begin to handle that change for you and your family
The Polk County EMS Director said the demands of the job are leading to depression and PTSD for some responders
New discoveries in the relationship between a person’s genetic makeup and their chances of developing PTSD holds promise for firefighter health
I hope to one day not be judged, blamed and made to feel less than human for something that I am truly trying my best with
The problem wasn’t being a paramedic, but how I was handling the job and the stress that came with it
Here are some things to consider about getting past the stigma of mental illness and seeking help
I have been told that I don’t have PTSD since I’ve never been threatened or witnessed these incidents in person
Consider the benefits of seeing a mental health professional to help manage EMS acute and chronic stress
I come from a family that has a significant history of depression and PTSD, and I always swore it would never happen to me
This job does eat away at me every day; there have been days that the toll is taken in one fell swoop
Your partner seems to be struggling both on and off duty; did you make the right call?
EMS providers face near-constant stress and tragedy which the profession can no longer ignore
Remember that we all struggle and it takes true strength to admit when you need help
Experts said it sounds an alarm about the long-lasting impact of PTSD and depression on the brain
1st Alliance has launched 1st Help, a searchable database dedicated to finding emotional, financial and religious assistance for first responders and their spouses
If I close my eyes, I can bring myself to that beach and remember the dog, the boyfriend, the hot sun and her blonde hair
After nine years in fire and EMS thinking nothing could affect me, an event made me realize that I wasn’t doing that well after all
“Sometimes I hate who I am — so much so I wish for an easy escape”
How my view on medication has changed and why I think everyone should have access to proper treatment
“Superman” expectations are put on EMS providers, but they lack the tools or training to manage the stress of the career
We can’t let ourselves get to the point that the only reason we’re still alive is the fact we have a cheap gun
EMS providers who died by suicide highlight how responders still struggle with depression at an agency recognized as one of the best in the country
Host Kelly Grayson talks about his personal struggles with mental health issues, and discusses with host Chris Cebollero the need for more agency resources
“My brain is not working right. I am mentally ill. Can we talk about it?” Your EMS peers are ready to listen
