Mental Health
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness
Acknowledging my depression to family, friends and colleagues and getting help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of resilience and strength
The RIGHT (Rapid Integrated Group Healthcare Team) pilot program utilizes counselors and paramedics to better respond to mental health calls
Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White hopes to spend the next few months researching how to train more peer counselors and create a support network to help responders
A paramedic hopes this last thought will help her find sleep again
Moderating exposure to secondary trauma and practicing self-care can help EMTs and paramedics avoid PTSD
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester’s Mobile Crisis Response Team helps people with mental health issues stay out of “emergency rooms, hospitalization and jail”
In the wake of tragedies, first responders must be willing to listen to their emotions and practice self-care whenever possible
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article written by EMS1 columnist Catherine Counts
For emergency responders, trauma from an act of mass violence can create a cyclical pattern of negative thinking
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eHome Heroes offers confidential video chats with a counselor to first responders in an effort to shatter the PTSD stigma
First responders are trained to respond to emergencies, but many are unprepared for the unbelievable trauma that accompanies a mass casualty incident
With three psychologists offering varying views of the mental stability of Genaro De La Cruz Ajqui, a judge ordered him to be taken to a forensic hospital
In EMS, most providers learn their most important lessons by doing; here are three lessons learned that you should never forget – no matter how long you’ve been in EMS
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
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