Mental Health
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.”
Your partner at home can be your best resource in regard to your mental health
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
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
End-of-life care takes a heavy emotional toll: Seek support when needed
Openly acknowledge the bad calls, create space for people to be human and then get out of the way
Proponents also say the Crisis Response Unit reduced the number of people who were brought to jail or the ER and helped reduce violent crime
Carroll County’s newly established Department of Fire and EMS is preparing to hire up to 200 employees in the next two years
Each STAR team, which consists of a paramedic and a mental health professional, responds to mental health 911 calls throughout the city
Feel better by converting your key relationships from stress-producers to stress-reducers
Every state must prepare for the nationwide 988 system that launches in July
Healthy habits to nurture provider resiliency, career longevity
Washington County EMTs were transporting the teenager, who was having a mental health issue
ImageTrend’s report focuses on the prehospital setting and looks at how the incidents have changed across age groups and regions
The SAMHSA program is intended to address mental and substance use disorders
Just like cancer and back injuries, mental health and suicide are real occupational risks for first responders
Including dispatchers in debriefings for major events can help them achieve maximum emotional recovery
