Mental Health
Promoting mental wellness in public safety involves regular check-ins, providing resources, supporting those struggling, leading by example and recognizing signs of stress
Products to engage the senses and equip a comfortable, calming space
Hear from Steve Whitehead on why it’s time to destigmatize mental health
Stephen Moody said he reached a breaking point when his family and work stress were at an all-time high
By implementing a yoga curriculum that provides a skill set that is simple, safe and effective, responders can help manage their mental health
Critical incident stress management is a short-term, psychological first-aid intervention strategy that can help mitigate long-term mental health issues
A survey of more than 4,000 first responders found that 6.6 percent had attempted suicide, which is more than 10 times the rate in the general population
Ricardo Martinez was 20 when he got his first job as a 911 dispatcher; he quickly found out that the job wasn’t going to get easier but harder
The problem wasn’t being a paramedic, but how I was handling the job and the stress that came with it
The facility will treat responders who suffer from PTSD and other work-related mental health issues
Each day, one paramedic checks in with their colleagues to provide psychological first aid
Kevin Davison and Doug Folkins said the song aims to raise awareness and help other responders dealing with mental health issues
EMS providers can “Identify-Report-Refer” to help improve a patient’s health through strengthening the patient’s social connections
You will not burden us by speaking up, by telling us how you feel, or asking for help
Even if PTSD becomes a workers’ compensational eligible occupational disease, EMS leaders need to change the culture for traumatic stress treatment
Although the bill will provide coverage of mental impairment, it comes with stipulations
Post traumatic stress disorder can be dangerous, self-care and peer-care can save lives
To be resilient to the stress of an EMS career, stop being proud of your pain or your lack of it; instead, be proud of overcoming it
Doctors are using a PTSD treatment program originally developed for military veterans and applying it for the first time to help first responders
The golden Labrador retriever knows 30 commands, 10 of which are PTSD-related
Here are some things to consider about getting past the stigma of mental illness and seeking help
His visit was part of a larger campaign to encourage EMS providers to seek guidance when struggling with mental health issues
Paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers have expressed that the puppy’s presence has been an effective stress reliever
Currently, paramedics are legally only permitted to transport such patients to the hospital
I have been told that I don’t have PTSD since I’ve never been threatened or witnessed these incidents in person
Lisa Jennings said she hopes her case encourages other responders who suffer from PTSD to file such claims
The Hialeah Fire Department has on-call peer counselors available around the clock
The top events and trends of 2016 will continue to shape and influence the future of EMS in 2017
Consider the benefits of seeing a mental health professional to help manage EMS acute and chronic stress
Participants in the studies reported MDMA therapy “not only helped them with painful memories, but also had helped them stop abusing alcohol and other drugs”
After witnessing a massive influx of patients waiting to be admitted to the hospital, a paramedic shares his frustrations.
I come from a family that has a significant history of depression and PTSD, and I always swore it would never happen to me
