Mental Health
Chris and Kelly also talk about a recent officer-involved shooting in Ferguson, Mo. that resulted in the fatality of a teenager
Look for the signs of depression and burnout in your co-workers; when you do, reach out with more than words
Triage is a cold and calculating decision; to make the correct decision, you have to subvert a bit of your humanity.
From cash reserves to daily habits, the real safety net is what you build before things go wrong
Track the daily habits that support operational readiness, performance and long-term health
The San Antonio Fire Department earned the certification following policy changes focused on how personnel interact with the public and with one another
NYC Mayor Mamdani’s new Office of Community Safety will oversee mental health response, violence prevention and victim services as part of a broader strategy to reduce non-criminal demands on NYPD
Use the habit loop to set goals in motion and achieve success
Understaffed, overworked first responders need robust wellness programs to combat stress
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Who could use a little more sleep?
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Contract negotiations may hold the key to closing the gap between what medics expect and the reality of the job
Therapy dogs from the nonprofit Go Team give first responders, dispatchers a chance to decompress from the emotional toll of emergency calls
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
Learn how peer support programs, EAPs and chaplaincy can help your providers weather emotional storms and mental health crises
Building mental and physical resilience isn’t just important — it’s essential for EMS professionals. If your program isn’t gaining traction, these 5 roadblocks could be to blame.
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Identify and aid team members facing depression, burnout or compassion fatigue to foster an emotionally safe organizational environment
In Sterling Heights, new weekday EMT units and a color-coded dispatch system are easing paramedic burnout and targeting rising EMS calls
“Maybe I cannot stop which threatens peace. But maybe, for one little moment, I can put others at ease.”
“EMS professionals are watching, not for speeches, but for behavior. They are listening, not just to words, but to tone. They are deciding — quietly — whether their leaders are present, consistent and trustworthy.”
Burnout, distrust and attrition won’t be fixed by more rules. The future of EMS depends on leaders who show up, own failures and advocate for their crews.
I believe that managing micro-stressors will prepare me for when I am confronted with a large, high-stress incident at work or home
Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that SAMHSA funding will be restored following backlash from grantees and lawmakers
EMS World panelists shared their expertise in working with exceptional patients and discussed strategies and procedures that aid in creating a successful interaction for all involved
Closing out the year with a rapid-fire look at what frontline providers are really saying — from spinal immobilization, to swiping through microlearning
