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Hear from Steve Whitehead on why it’s time to destigmatize mental health
“Most likely, you know at least one caregiver who is struggling, but you’re reluctant to act”
Communication at home, recognizing PTSD throughout the ranks and preparing in advance can help paramedics and EMTs handle the consequences of the trauma they experience
The state is now considering a bill to give paramedics the same authority that police have to direct patients to the facility best suited to treat them
Julie Lahr, who has been in EMS for 16 years, said she started thinking outside the box after realizing the impact community paramedics and mental health specialists could make in the field
Genaro Ajqui, the man accused of killing two Florida paramedics in a crash, was deemed incompetent by two doctors, but a third doctor disagreed
The 15-year-old assaulted William Herr, who was attempting to help the teen into an ambulance for treatment
Federal investigators cited the University of Maryland Medical Center for several deficiencies after a patient was found outside in frigid temperatures
A method of helping the combat veteran community is helping first responders cope with traumatic events by creating a narrative
Surviving the fall – a jump really – might be the easiest step for a young woman whose life unraveled before she had a chance to live it
Valuable lessons learned from the tragic death of a medic for EMS management in supporting and connecting with staff
The House unanimously voted to approve SB 376, which qualifies first responders who cannot work due to PTSD for workers’ comp
Here are 10 things every agency should consider before a disaster occurs
A paramedic talks about which types of calls fluster her, the importance of peer support, lessons hard-learned and more
CrewCare was designed to help responders gain insight into what’s causing their anxiety, burnout, depression, PTSD or thoughts of suicide
The Milwaukee City-County Trauma Response program trains responders to provide services to families and children that have gone through a traumatic experience
House Bill 703 would give first responders access to peer support teams and post-critical incident seminars
Former firefighter Mike Clelland is working with researchers to develop an “instantaneous” online outreach program called E-Home Heroes
EMS providers must be prepared to protect their communities at a moment’s notice
Responders urged state lawmakers to create a state-run program that would use peer counseling to address the emotional needs of those working
A chaplain for Allina EMS shares his strategies for approaching colleagues after a difficult call to open the lines of communication
Officials are supporting a pair of bills aimed at providing workers compensation coverage for responders with job-related PTSD
The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously approved the bill after an hour of emotional testimony
Six mental health professionals now provide help that officers cannot, and often refer people to outpatient treatment
Plan ahead and use all the resources at your disposal to help EMS providers suffering from PTSD related to disaster response
Stockholm introduced the ambulance after it was revealed that more than 1,500 people die annually by suicide in the country
Rebecca Davenport offers first responders and veterans with PTSD a place to get away at Hope Therapy
Joseph Prest was ordered to be admitted back into the Clark Memorial Mental Health facility after allegedly stealing an ambulance from the same place
EMS sleep practices, the opioid epidemic, community paramedicine and patient transport mark some of the biggest issues to watch in 2018
Regular assessment can help mitigate the effects of trauma on EMT and paramedics’ emotional health and well-being
As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre in Las Vegas, it’s important that those who responded are not overlooked
First responders witness some of the most difficult moments in the lives of the men and women in their communities, and are charged to keep us safe at all costs
