Mental Health
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 25 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
First responders may experience 200% more traumatic experiences than most people, but are they 200% more prepared to deal with them?
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
With American Rescue Plan Act money, the city plans to offer $3,000 signing bonuses to 550 new hires
Matthew Harris says he sees a need for a pause to remember patients’ humanity
“Our worry is that this policy will only exacerbate the danger our members are faced with,” said FDNY EMS union Local 2507 leader Oren Barzilay
One of the key risk factors for alcohol abuse is post-traumatic stress, something many first responders struggle with
Accepting that the emotions you feel are valid, normal, and real is the first step toward being able to cope with your traumatic experiences in a healthy way
The text option for 988 and the chat feature on 988lifeline.org remained functional as work was done to restore the phone service
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the directive as an effort to curb a recent wave of crimes involving people experiencing homelessness
Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year
When left unaddressed, imposter syndrome can evolve into more serious mental health issues like uncontrolled stress, anxiety and depression
Mpox was selected after some agencies had independently started using other names such as MPX or MPV
The think tank also found that 30% of agencies created programs that either pair specialists such as paramedics with police or send them on calls instead of cops
The man resisted when the officer tried to get him out of the road, and the paramedic helped the officer get the man under control
The Saratoga County team’s goal is to help firefighters, EMS providers and police with mental health needs as soon as possible after critical incidents
Processing trauma is more complicated than we think
Advocates say the program has eroded since its launch in 2021, citing longer response times, fewer calls routed and more people sent to hospitals
Readers sound off on what’s attracting new talent and keeping members satisfied
Translating data into information, and information into action
Do those in public safety do a good job of taking advantage of what’s available to help them in their times of need?
The job of first responders can be rewarding, but it can also be difficult; learn how to combat stress on the job
By listener request, Inside EMS cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle the topic of resiliency; submit your topic requests to theshow@ems1.com
Hall Ambulance has partnered with Sunny Mueller, a licensed clinical professional, to provide on-demand mental health assistance
“Everybody has their own demons from this fire,” said sheriff’s Deputy Mark Aldridge
One-third of EMS1 poll respondents picked up 16 or more overtime shifts in the last three months
Members can access crisis assistance plus resources for a variety of issues such as stress, family conflict, financial or legal concerns, addiction, grief and more
You cannot fill another’s bucket if your own bucket is empty; invest in yourself
“I needed to help them. I needed to make sure that our people were good and we could take care of these people, and that’s why I chose to stay.”
CAL FIRE Captain Chris Wetzel and his treating mental health provider detail his road from defeat to appreciation in the aftermath of tragedy
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine
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