Mental Health
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”
Reiki holds the potential to unlock new avenues of healing and self-discovery, offering relief from physical discomfort and emotional tension
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
Specially trained paramedics work with mental health patients by identifying problems, intervening and de-escalating situations
Small acts of empathy and gratitude are deposits of kindness to get EMS providers through the worst calls
This job does eat away at me every day; there have been days that the toll is taken in one fell swoop
Your partner seems to be struggling both on and off duty; did you make the right call?
Your partner is regularly late to work, has been disciplined for poor attendance and increasingly seems aloof
EMS providers face near-constant stress and tragedy which the profession can no longer ignore
