One for the Road: Mental health and seeking therapy

Hear from Steve Whitehead on why it’s time to destigmatize mental health

June 20, 2024 12:04 PM •

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Steve Whitehead touches on a sensitive topic in EMS and why we need to destigmatize mental health issues in EMS on this episode of One for the Road!

One for the Road is sponsored by Hartwell Medical. A 30-year player in the industry, Hartwell Medical’s field-tested EMS product line includes vacuum splinting, airway management and immobilization devices designed to meet the latest spinal motion restriction protocols.

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