Mental Health
Taking regular, scheduled vacations is an essential part of maintaining your well-being
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
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End the burnout cycle with proven initiatives to create a more sustainable EMS culture
Collaboration between EMS and community resources is key to creating a stronger network of mental health crisis response
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
The nine-month extension deepens a partnership with Redemption Counseling Center, boosting on-demand therapy for Flagstaff first responders
Mislabeling public safety K9s creates confusion, liability and access issues during high-stakes deployments
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule
Paramedic Grace Denny says every medic faces a weekly violent encounter as unions warn EMS workers are four times more likely to be injured
Statewide data reveals a 42% increase in pediatric suicide and self-harm related calls, prompting new protocols and provider support initiatives
Lancaster County first responders turn to peer support to address trauma and shift the culture around mental health
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
Three years in, Flagstaff’s alternative response CARE Unit has decreased ER transports and police involvement in crisis calls
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Since shifting to a hybrid EMS model in 2023, San Diego has seen faster ambulance responses and increased revenue, but paramedics say they’re overwhelmed by staffing shortages
A Forbes Top Futurist with skin in the game calls for EMS to re-examine how it recruits, relates and retains its people in an era of relentless change
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
Weiser Ambulance District’s new community paramedic initiative is helping divert crisis calls from EDs and 911
Albuquerque Ambulance’s peer team helps medics cope with trauma, depression and loss through active listening and shared experiences
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
Understand how the experiences you have as a first responder can shape your relationships with your family
Books
Understand why first responders struggle to recognize their stress and how Tactical Brain Training builds emotional awareness and resilience
First responders face significantly higher risks of mental health challenges due to the intense stress and repeated trauma of their work, warns therapist Dr. Brendan Guarino
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS
5 practical ways to align chaplaincy with organizational culture and expectations — and why it matters
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