Mental Health
Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experience serving the public
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Seven years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
FDNY EMS union officials said the city is moving too fast on the program, which hasn’t been tested yet
Who’s looking out for the supervisor?
The unit will be composed of a police officer, a paramedic, a behavioral health caseworker and a social worker
The #MovementIsMedicine campaign encourages first responders and their loved ones to stay active while learning resiliency skills
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Dan Phillips, national director of Responder Health and a mental health advocate for first responders, to talk about ways providers can help themselves
Peer recovery specialists and a community paramedic offer patients paths to treatment after overdose calls
The expanding Health One program provides on-scene care to those experiencing mental illness, homelessness and chronic health problems
What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?
The coalition consists of more than two dozen public safety organizations and aims to address first responders’ physical and mental health needs
A Connecticut paramedic and South Dakota EMT were recognized for working with lawmakers on issues affecting EMS
Researchers recommended three strategies to help providers cope with stress
Our core experiences in EMS, and how our family, friends and colleagues respond and support us, shapes us for years to come
Oakland officials also plan to send non-police responders to other nonviolent calls such as public intoxication calls and wellness checks
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
The American Rescue Plan Act includes a funding incentive for communities that form similar mental health response programs
Relationships matter: Keep yours meaningful, happy and healthy through pandemic, polarized politics and civil discord stress
New Britain EMS is coordinating with social services and homeless outreach workers for a new citywide campaign
First responders and healthcare workers say the time spent with horses helps them relieve job-related stress
The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources
The Oakland fire union president supported moving the program to the fire department instead of an independent organization
EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May
A crowd-sourced educational stress management experience with Mike Taigman and Angela Leath for cops, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators and correctional officers
FDNY EMS union officials have expressed concerns about the plan, which will begin rolling out in three Harlem and East Harlem police precincts later this year
It is the fourth year in a row Delegate Chad Lovejoy has introduced the legislation
The pilot program launched Tuesday after being delayed for more than a year
The program will begin with the training of police officers and paramedics to respond to mental health calls and provide additional follow-up and services
Chatham Emergency Services Paramedic Mindy Cauley is the first woman to receive the Medal of Valor from the Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire