Mental Health
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
Who could use a little more sleep?
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
The next time you encounter a patient for which your clinical impression is “excited delirium,” remember that the treatment you render isn’t to treat the delirium
Wake County EMS Paramedic Will Holland’s therapy dog gave him a hug at a recent expo
Dr. Ginny Renkiewicz shares research on vicarious trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
Bad behaviors associated with cliques may include the use of intimidation tactics, promotion of racist or sexist ideologies, or subverting the chain of command
The role of the chaplaincy in emergency services
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
Under the measure, public safety leaders could classify first responder suicides as LODDs, and victims’ families would be eligible for a $100,000 benefit
With evidence-based strategies, you can reduce your stress and avoid burnout
Take our survey to measure how your department stacks up when it comes to supporting employees
Keeping a journal isn’t for everyone, but you can redefine what journaling means to you
Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
It’s critical to carve out time for yourself; otherwise, your life will become all about work
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day
Know when everyday stressors become something bigger; something that requires professional help
Monterey Park Fire Chief Matthew Hallock said grief counselors and peer support have helped along with the knowledge that lives were saved
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
Mindfulness techniques and takeaways from an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing training course
How does your resilience measure up?
The origins of EMS Gives Life and the Code Green Campaign, and the FBHA Suicide Register
A holistic approach to physical, psychological and emotional wellness
Lexipol created First Responder Wellness Week to support, raise awareness and promote strong self-care among public safety workers
Giovanna Vittori filed her discrimination lawsuit in 2018; later that year, she died from a medication overdose at 38
Join guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly in this episode of Inside EMS
The viral firefighter-influencer shares the power of comedy and social media
Many first responders report experiencing the chronic feelings of guilt and shame that are central to moral injury
A peer-facilitated, small-group process has proven effective in alleviating the suffering of moral injury
Failure can fuel us to provide the highest level of care to each patient we come in contact with on the job
