Mental Health
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
Understanding our autonomic nervous system can help us stay calm, cool and collected through stress
While responder professions can be exceptionally rewarding, they also expose men and women to traumatic scenes that can challenge their ability to cope with stress
Other staffing costs for hospitals include training to prepare staff to de-escalate situations when patients become violent
The historic legislation could pave the way for responders all over the country
The symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person, but there are a few that are reported by a high number of sufferers
The man was being transported to a psychiatric unit for evaluation when he jumped out of the ambulance
After accepting that personal change is inevitable, here is how you can begin to handle that change for you and your family
Kent Meyer, a 14-year paramedic veteran, started Project Hope after completing therapy for his own PTSD
Court documents said Mandy Meloon punched the paramedic, put him in a thumblock and tried to knee him in the groin
Over the past few years, there has been more awareness about PTSD and its effect on EMS providers
This exclusive PTSD screening quiz can help determine if your symptoms are consistent with those of the diagnosis
The man, reported as having schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, broke the ambulance’s rear window and fled the scene
A survey of more than 4,000 responders found that 6.6 percent had attempted suicide, which is more than 10 times the rate in the general population
Around-the-clock response capability is why EMS organizations exist, but individual EMS providers need to regularly go out of service to rest and recharge
The Polk County EMS Director said the demands of the job are leading to depression and PTSD for some responders
Hakeem Watkins was lifting a stretcher onto an ambulance when he suffered an injury to his spine
Recruits are educated about mental health from day one and the department is increasing its resource list for employees
Jason Skeldon said painting helped him relax and sleep at night
New discoveries in the relationship between a person’s genetic makeup and their chances of developing PTSD holds promise for firefighter health
Shannon Daniel is one of the founding members of the Richmond Ambulance Authority Critical Incident Stress Management team
Statistics show that 10 to 30 percent of fire and EMS providers will at one time or another suffer from PTSD
The state measure would guarantee access to a behavioral health counselor trained to deal with issues facing responders
Over 50 percent of responders believe their supervisor will treat them differently if they bring up their mental health concerns
I hope to one day not be judged, blamed and made to feel less than human for something that I am truly trying my best with
If you suspect someone is suffering from PTSD, let them know that you care
When team members do not mesh well, it can add stress to an already stressful environment
A segmented diagnosis is used for those who experience symptoms of complex traumatic events
There is a six-hour window of opportunity after a traumatic event where the video game can block the haunting memories from forming
I saw your parents in the waiting room and knew they were about to get the worst news of their lives
