Mental Health
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 primary goal of mental wellness check-ins is to provide public safety employees with increased quality of life as well as tools to manage their response to stress and trauma
The union accuses local government officials of excluding EMTs, paramedics from offering input
In its first 18 days, the pilot program in Columbus handled 56 incidents, sending EMS providers to non-threatening calls that would otherwise go to police
Of 2,345 paramedics surveyed, 89% said their jobs affect mental health, an issue that has worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic
Under the new law, police will no longer be the primary responders to welfare checks or psychiatric calls unless a crime has been committed
As part of the Community Assistance Response program, paramedics and mental health professionals, rather than police, are at the forefront of non-violent crisis calls
City officials said the program is off to a good start and is expected to expand
Surfside condo collapse search concludes after a month of work with 97 individuals confirmed dead
Paramedic-turned-Uber Eats-driver shares salary, childcare challenges
Regardless of position, EMS providers can still deal with feelings of inadequacy, rejection and isolation; finding internal fulfillment is a must
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
Leaders at Rutherford County EMS say the previous practice of 24/48 shifts did not leave providers enough time to satisfy a healthy work-life balance
The most recent survey results from the American Ambulance Association, in partnership with Newton 360, reflect working conditions during the pandemic
The Health and Human Services Department announced $15 million in funding available for states to create and improve response to mental health- and substance use-related crises
Denver’s Support Team Assisted Response program pairs police officers with mental health professionals for some 911 responses
Dov Maisel advises on 5 elements of disaster response as United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit team responds to Florida
What the research on family presence during resuscitations tells us about grief and bereavement, PTSD symptoms, and any impact on the performance of healthcare professionals
The RapidSOS web-based tool will enable responders to connect patients with the best resources
The 7-year-old was found late Thursday as crews searched through debris
How technology can automate response planning needs to minimize added stress to crew
I hope first responders working the scene can get the psychological care they need, soon
High stress, low pay and a tight job market is putting extra pressure on dispatchers at Morgan County 911 communications center
The Springfield Community Crisis Response Team would be comprised of one EMT or nurse and one clinician that would be available 24/7 to respond to non-violent 911 calls
Surviving COVID-19 and now managing its ongoing health effects has given me a new appreciation for family, friends and life
The financial incentive is a stopgap effort until overall pay can be increased to address staffing shortages
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Seeing Demya Sibley’s progress after responding to the grisly crash scene has been instrumental in helping the providers process the call
Baxter, a Goldendoodle, visits with medics in between calls, offering comfort amid the chaos, one provider said
Strategies for first responders to manage stress during busy shifts
How to help a partner, peer or station mate in crisis
The recently published report may have implications for EMS providers who work long hours and frequent overtime shifts
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