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• First responder PTSD bill passes Idaho Senate

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  The bill would give first responders who suffer from job-related PTSD workers’ compensation coverage

• Ind. 911 center goes 'all in' to create support system for dispatchers

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  A peer support team, made up of 10 St. Joseph County dispatchers, works to improve the mental and emotional health of staff members

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• Study: Many paramedics have poor hand hygiene

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  Researchers said many paramedics in their study ignored World Health Organization guidelines when soap and water or antiseptic rub was needed

• 6 ways to defend yourself against verbal abuse

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  A verbal attack can be personal; here's how to deflect the blow

• What should EMS providers consider before carrying a concealed weapon on duty?

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  EMS1 columnists react to a Kansas law that prohibits public employers from preventing their employees from carrying a concealed weapon while on duty

• Stabbed on duty: A medic's lessons learned on the long road back

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  Ben Vernon dug deep to work through years of emotional trauma that surged to the front of his mind after he was attacked

• Ind. fire dept. develops PTSD peer support network

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  The Anderson Fire Department developed a peer support network with about 20 firefighters and EMS providers available to help anyone struggling with PTSD

• NAEMT releases guide on effective EMS wellness programs

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  The guide was developed to help EMS agencies create programs that help EMS providers maintain their physical, mental and emotional well-being

• Mass. first responder crisis intervention bill signed into law

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  The new law requires mental health services to be available for all first responders to help them cope with psychological trauma

• Ohio EMS providers fighting for PTSD protocol speak out

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  Anonymous paramedics shared their struggles with PTSD and urged the city to recognize mental trauma in their new contract

• Neb. first responder fights city over use of PTSD service dog

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  Rob Ravndal hopes sharing his experiences grappling with PTSD and trying to continue his career will help reduce the stigma of the disorder

• Officials fund mental health program for Pulse massacre first responders

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  The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD

• Treating depression with transcranial magnetic stimulation

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  It’s important to know that there are other treatment options available that can help improve mental health

• How children of first responders can benefit from counseling

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  Counseling provides a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a first responder family

• Does medical marijuana have a place in EMS?

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  Our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of industry personnel using medical marijuana to work through issues of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress

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