Mental Health
Full list of Mental Health results
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PTSD awareness stamp unveiled by USPS
–Net proceeds from the stamp will go toward helping Americans with post-traumatic stress disorder
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How leaders can safely communicate about suicide prevention
–In a recent webinar, experts shared best tactics for suicide prevention messaging in public safety
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IAEP urges Conn. lawmakers to extend PTSD benefits to EMS
–A proposed bill would provide workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress to firefighters and law enforcement, but currently excludes EMS personnel
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Whistleblower warned UK ambulance service before 3 died
–A letter sent to the East of England Ambulance Service Trust warned of “psychological abuse” before three EMS providers died within a 10-day period
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Conn. lawmakers consider expanding PTSD benefits to EMTs, prison guards
–Proponents of expansion argue that EMTs and correctional officers witness as many traumatic incidents as law enforcement officers and firefighters
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Navigating an addiction in public safety
–What first responders need to know about asking for help, getting into treatment, and returning to work
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Words Matter: How to safely communicate about suicide
–Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
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Ohio summit teaches responders how to deal with stress
– 1Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers from across Ohio gathered to discuss the trauma and stress first responders face
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Photo of the Week: Peer and pup support at Allina Health EMS
– 1Allina Health is instituting a peer support program, resiliency training and a therapy dog program, featuring Evie
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8 ways to cope with the stress of EMS work
–Finding ways to deal with the stress of emergency work can be highly subjective; here are eight things you can do to decrease your stress levels
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Pa. House approves bills to aid stressed first responders
– 1Lawmakers passed 16 bills in the last two weeks aimed at supporting first responders, including mental health initiatives and tax credits
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One of the hardest parts of this job: The call after
–A paramedic details how EMS providers carry the weight of difficult calls with them through their next interactions with patients and families
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America’s first responders’ struggle with PTSD and depression
–Honor and support EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers on National First Responders Day by acknowledging the toll trauma can take
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Pa. lawmakers push bills to address fire, EMS shortage
–A package of 23 bills are aimed at addressing the well-being of responders and providing incentives to recruit and retain volunteer and career responders
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