Mental Health
A Forbes Top Futurist with skin in the game calls for EMS to re-examine how it recruits, relates and retains its people in an era of relentless change
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
In this episode, our co-hosts reflect on the recent mass shootings in New York, Texas and Oklahoma and how providers should prepare to respond
How to communicate with your family after a tragedy or difficult shift
Heroes Comfort will cover all costs for those agencies that get dogs
Mike Taigman and Nicole Holm join the podcast to discuss resiliency and chaplaincy
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
“Sadly, this isn’t the last time we will see these headlines, but for us, today, put the tourniquet away and focus on the heart and soul of those in our charge.”
A guide to reducing stress by improving mental, physical, relationship and career health
EMT Richard McMahon praised his partner’s response and said he expects to undergo “a lot of physical therapy but also emotional therapy”
Download this free guide for timely tips on low-volume call types, getting grant funding, expanding your scope through technology and more
Identify the risk factors that can diminish resilience and learn how to address six key areas of life that impact health and wellbeing
Transitioning EMS mental health care from reactive to proactive
TikTok sensation Anna Muller shares how paramedics saved her life after she made a difficult 911 call
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
To help reduce stress, Station 8 in Pittsburg has a weight room, physical and massage therapists plus mental health therapists
While a lack of focus during the daily grind is a common feature of ADHD, many people with the condition also possess the ability to “hyperfocus” during emergencies
In this episode, our co-hosts touch on the topics of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and suggest tips to help cope when individuals feel emotionally out of control
Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a dedicated crisis counselor will help dispatchers get the right resources to where they’re needed
The rise in death notifications during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the lack of training and impact on EMS provider burnout
Yoga poses can help improve firefighter flexibility and mobility – factors that are essential not only to improving endurance, but to resisting injury
After the rig was uncovered, police were forced to use a fingerprint scanner to identify the man, who was determined to have a history of mental illness
A poll of nearly 600 EMS1 readers found that a stunning majority are in favor of providers being able to use medical marijuana if their state allows
The Jessica Wright Memorial Festival in Springfield, Mass. will have booths and speakers related to mental health topics
Madison’s Community Alternative Response for Emergency Services sends paramedics and crisis workers instead of police
“If someone brings you the gift of rage, irritation or resentment, you can choose not to accept it”
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