Mental Health
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It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the pilot program on Tuesday, calling the new approach “a big change in how things are done”
Eileen Mondello said her son, EMT John Mondello Jr., struggled with patients’ deaths, said he had been bullied by senior members and believed he had contracted COVID-19 shortly before his suicide in April
The Hale Foundation has filed a lawsuit after the Valor Station’s zoning application was rejected following widespread opposition from residents
The task force was developed after a third-party review found problems with staffing levels, training, morale, harassment and more at Tuscon’s Public Safety Communications Department
The man dangled from a rope outside the tower for more than 13 hours
CAPCE-approved online program confronts ‘hero culture’ and shares tools to address mental health challenges
Stanford University announced that most students on a 5150 protective hold will be transported by the Palo Alto Fire Department instead of the university’s Department of Public Safety
“Find the people who know how important mental health is and stick with them”
Technology adoption, provider resiliency and preparedness: Interpreting the EMS Trend Report 2020
Webinar: Understanding the second victim phenomenon; tips for developing a successful peer support program
Comparing stress levels and coping mechanisms, from alcohol to exercise and peer support in first responders
The Atlantic County Special Needs Registry seeks to ensure first responders can prepare to care appropriately for a person with special needs
St. Charles County Ambulance District has armed medics with screening tools and additional EMS training to get patients to appropriate definitive care
An AEMT recounts his first pediatric code, which occurred outside his home while off-duty
The HERO Act will develop peer mental health training programs and create a system to collect information about first responder suicides
Some activists expressed concerns about the inclusion of police in mental health crisis teams
4 ways to weed toxic leaders out of your EMS agency and how to cope if your boss is one of them
Chatham County Paramedic Mindy Cauley received a commendation for stopping to help the man while driving home from work
Creating a safe scene begins with understanding how your patient’s mental and physical health connect, and in avoiding these pitfalls
Six, a two-month-old kitten named for the six toes she has on each foot, is the newest employee of Edwardsburg Ambulance
True mental toughness means not burying emotions or avoiding difficult conversations
Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding and direction
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
It’s vital for chiefs, field officers and providers alike to help members manage both immediate and cumulative trauma
You must take care of yourself so you can be in shape to take care of others – here’s how
“Community paramedics hold a unique skill set to address the overlapping mental, medical and social conditions that homeless individuals may be presenting”
Some living in the area where the Valor Station is planned to be built have strongly opposed having the substance abuse and PTSD recovery center in the community
Whether physical activity, venting, or reaching out for help, find what works for your mental health
Mayor London Breed has proposed $17 million to fund the teams, which will include paramedics and behavioral health experts, for two years
To be in service means sacrificing some part of yourself all the time, and providers need to be aware of how much they have left to give
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