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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
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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
First responders believe mental health is as important as physical health, but feel that there are repercussions for seeking help
The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD
Niagara EMS Chief Kevin Smith said he was “quite shocked” when he was accused of committing “bullying and demeaning behavior” against EMS providers
It’s important to know that there are other treatment options available that can help improve mental health
The four-piece band of musically inclined firefighters plays traditional Irish and Scottish marches at around 20 events each year
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers surprised the Pierro family with gifts and well wishes a month after 6-year-old Kierra underwent cardiac arrest
Counseling provides a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a first responder family
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
After a crash left their mother dead and their father and sister hospitalized, five kids were given a Christmas surprise by the St. Louis Fire Department