Mental Health
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
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
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”
Don’t feel bad if your New Year’s resolutions didn’t last long because the calendar is full of opportunities for a new beginning, a do-over, or a fresh start
Austin leaders are considering rule changes after a Texas law approved low-THC products to treat PTSD
Each crew will include a firefighter/EMT, a social worker and a police officer
A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it’s a matter of life and death for their coworkers
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
Therapeutic Transportation teams are intended to free up police, EMS providers and firefighters, as well as assist in alleviating hospital overcrowding
Chuck Simms has been touring firehouses and promoting resources for first responders, including a counseling program
Ward off burnout and turnover by increasing career resiliency and opportunity
Left unexamined, the outcomes of substance abuse disorders are as predictable as they are depressing
RAA focuses on a culture of safety, resilience training and face time with the chiefs when orienting new employees to the organization
Learn how peer support programs, EAPs and chaplaincy can help your providers weather emotional storms and mental health crises
Fire Lt. Jorge Ariel, who was near the area at the time, stopped to render aid before the 21-year-old was transported to a hospital
