Behavioral Health
EMS providers are often called to respond to patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies and mental health concerns. In the Behavioral Health topic, find expert analysis into managing acutely agitated patients, responding to excited delirium patients, legal concerns and grant funding for mental health responses.
The origins of EMS Gives Life and the Code Green Campaign, and the FBHA Suicide Register
Lexipol created First Responder Wellness Week to support, raise awareness and promote strong self-care among public safety workers
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When depression or PTSD sets in, peer support is the lifeline that never fails
Ambulance crews frequently transport patients back to hospital after discharge
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss suicide and mental health issues, and how EMS managers can provide more help to providers
I applaud the group of medics who have come out in support of first responder PTSD and urge you to do the same
The social media campaign aims to spread awareness and support among first responders suffering from mental illness
She was armed with a knife and the sheriff’s deputy said he feared for his life
He plunged 55 feet into a river; a boat rescue team picked him up downstream
The symptoms can often be mistaken for other conditions, including drunkenness, and have led to violent situations that could have been diffused had responders recognized the illness
Older, heavily medicated prisoners are greater risk as they cannot cool themselves as those on the outside can
Opponents say it will strain budgets and invite fraudulent claims
The 10-year veteran’s touching first post about reaching out to doctors for help with PTSD has gone viral
As part of a pilot program, they’re taking mentally ill patients straight to psychiatric facilities to avoid a trip to the ER
Regardless of how good your intentions are, yelling “Calm Down!” in someone’s ear never, ever helps
Application of a four-level force continuum for patients with combative or violent behavior towards EMS providers
When you respond to to the home of a patient with hoarding behavior, these principles should serve you well
Avoid harm and potential litigation by not making these errors with a violent patient at an emotionally charged scene
A combination of history findings, scene clues and EKG interpretation skills help paramedics quickly identify a TCA overdose
What’s your assessment and care for a suicidal patient who has ingested a mix of alcohol and medications?
What’s your assessment and care for a psychiatric patient who was sedated with haloperidol after a seizure?
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