Mental Health
5 patient communication strategies to improve response to interventions, increase patient satisfaction and outcomes, and decrease job-related stress
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
The law signed by Gov. Jared Polis this week allows dispatchers to receive compensation for PTSD brought on by hearing traumatic incidents
Understand causes and learn techniques to manage stress for on the job or at home
A paramedic shares how the opioid epidemic triggered a mental health crisis, and how emotional care has helped
The system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders’ stress
When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help
Telehealth applications can reduce unnecessary exposure and better utilize EMS resources
Union officials said they believe PTSD during the pandemic was a factor in Lt. Matthew Keene’s death
The FIRST approach to provider resilience focuses on removing the stigma and supporting emotional intelligence
In an especially stressful time, EMS chaplains are finding creative ways to offer emotional, psychological and spiritual support
Connection, space and opportunity to express emotions and reality-based messaging are what first responders really need
The city is poised to direct the funds toward the Portland Street Response program that would dispatch paramedics and behavioral health experts on some calls
The pilot program will dispatch new mobile teams to help those having a mental health crisis or substance abuse problems
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller proposed a plan to send social workers and other specialists to mental health and homelessness-related calls
Instead of sending armed police officers, the goal of the six-month pilot program aims for de-escalation and support using mental health professionals
The directory contains practice details and contact information for dozens of behavioral healthcare providers across the country
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Former Woodstock Firefighter-Paramedic Ryan Mains, an Iraq war veteran, sought to support others while facing his own struggle with PTSD
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
The behavioral health navigators at Eagle County Paramedic Services aided in testing and are preparing to face the pandemic’s mental health impact
NAEMT’s National Survey of Violence Against EMS Practitioners identifies training gaps in EMS safety
During this week of celebrating who we are, we also need to recognize who we are not – superheroes unaffected by the events surrounding us
Fire and EMS leaders reflect on the grim milestone, as 29 fire service and 21 EMS members have died from the virus
Studies from the SARS outbreak in 2003 reveal first responders may be more at risk for PTS due to quarantine and stigmatization
The Hero Support Line offers free and confidential support for Mercer County first responders and healthcare workers
Three ways to maintain balance during difficult times and not exacerbate the problem
Giving students realistic scenarios and patient profiles prepares them to deal with success and failure in the field
Jay Fitch, PhD; and Jim Marshall, MA, share care strategies and how to recognize performance risk factors as part of the Pinnacle Webinar Series
Officials say they were falsely assured that the clinic would not be treating a high number of patients at risk of suicide
The Georgia facility would include treatment from medical detox through recovery along with complete mental health services
EMS systems may experience and respond to behavioral health, substance abuse and domestic violence situations as social isolation impacts public health
