Mental Health
Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
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
Being a public safety professional can be very rewarding ... but it can also be very stressful
Failure can fuel us to provide the highest level of care to each patient we come in contact with on the job
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
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
Santa Rosa’s inRESPONSE team, which includes a paramedic, was dispatched to more than 2,800 calls since it hit the streets last January
Takeaways from a GSW response that quickly escalated into chaos
The company is also hosting a webpage where people can post condolences
A new Las Cruces, New Mexico, program aims to better serve community members experiencing mental health emergencies
The first firefighter-influencer of the modern era shares how his early speaking nerves transformed into a love of making comedy videos
The therapists serving Schenectady County have backgrounds in trauma, and insurance is not required
Our cohosts tackle the difficult topic of trauma and healthy ways emergency responders can cope with the sometimes overwhelming feelings
What keeps us coming back whether you work a sauté station in New York City or an ambulance in Arkansas
