Mental Health
While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health
Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living
Informed by evidence EMS chaplain Russ Myers places a high priority on follow-up with EMS personnel and dispatchers after any pediatric patient transport
When I started writing, I never imagined that it would actually make me a better paramedic
Trauma doesn’t just impact the victim, but the rescuer as well
Being uncomfortable isn’t the end of the world; suffering in silence very well could be
I’d never had a child ask me what he was going to do after seeing his father dead
The sweats came back, the flashbacks, the images and visions and sights and sounds that had left me a useless shell
I tell myself that second guessing comes with the territory, and that I did what I could, but sometimes all we can do isn’t enough
Fortunately for me, I’ve learned over the years that hiding emotion doesn’t equate to strength.
A firefighter-paramedic recalls the incident that was the start of a now old habit to always look underneath a wrecked vehicle
Remember that we all struggle and it takes true strength to admit when you need help
The profound neglect of the mental and emotional needs of fist responders is the ultimate irony
Watch for these signs in yourself, your co-workers and try some of these tips to manage the traumatic stress of EMS work
Try these tips for busting the immediate and long-term stress that often accompanies working as an EMS professional
We might not be great about discussing these things, but that doesn‘t mean we don‘t seek or value the support of the people that love us
I thought long and hard about having this published. Even those nearest and dearest to me don’t know what I’m about to admit.
Our co-hosts talk about survey results on EMS mental health services
The NAEMT survey results look at the resources, programs and services available to help EMS personnel cope with the stresses of the job
The conference will encourage first responders to manage compassion fatigue and practice self-care
Experts said it sounds an alarm about the long-lasting impact of PTSD and depression on the brain
Accurate data, specific to first responders, is critical in understanding and preventing suicide
The defendant, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, turned 18 during the course of the trial
Among the countless elements of that higher standard is maintaining, not only the perception, but the reality of objective, unbiased care for all in need
A peer organization of first responders will raise funds to help fight stress, PTSD
The teen, diagnosed with schizophrenia, struck man with a brick and then stole an ambulance, which she later crashed
A heartfelt image, viewed and shared by millions, informs civilians about the consequences of gun violence and that all lives matter to EMS providers
New songs are regularly added to the Spotify playlist to inspire, encourage and entertain EMTs and paramedics
Local leaders, communities, agency leaders and the media all have a responsibility to help support emergency responders’ well-being through research, intervention, policy and education
1st Alliance has launched 1st Help, a searchable database dedicated to finding emotional, financial and religious assistance for first responders and their spouses
EMS1 readers share their non-clinical interests, subjects for further study and their biggest job-related concerns
There is a significant correlation between operational stress, organizational stress, critical incident stress, alcohol use and post-traumatic stress
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