Mental Health
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Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
Boston EMS implements nutrition, physical and mental wellness education, psychological first aid to meet the needs of its members
The man survived and was transported to a hospital in critical condition
Deputy Sheriff, shot and injured in the line of duty, champions PTSD coverage as a workers’ comp benefit
The founder of the new Emotional Trauma Life Support course talks about depression and suicide in EMS
The founder of the new Emotional Trauma Life Support course shares her own experience with depression
Big dreams to improve EMS with a windfall of funding for safety, health and wellness, research and leadership development
It is critical for EMTs and paramedics to check in with one another and advocate nationally for recognition of PTSD as a work-related illness
Reboarding an ambulance after my mother’s death, I discovered a new dimension to my service
Despite the stress, long hours and unpredictability, MedStar emergency responders view the job as challenging but integral to the community
First responders won’t have to prove they became ill because of their work if the bill passes
The forensic investigation into the death of Chelsea Michalesko concluded she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Chris and Kelly talk about mental health in EMS and sudden off-duty deaths, our #3 news item of the year
Not every emergency responder reacts the same way to a bad call and a cookie-cutter debriefing may do more harm than good
More than ever before first responders are willing to talk about suicide, PTSD and mental illness in ways that support and help one another
Saving first responders’ lives starts with openly talking about suicide, providing education and offering 24/7 trained peer counselors
The two-year pilot program focuses on patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure
Though it might seem odd John Malcolm is glad an out-of-control driver hit the ambulance and not another vehicle
The training course on managing personal and patient emotional trauma is being field-tested for launch in early 2016
My husband decided to seek help for his mental health, and I couldn’t be more grateful and proud
Chris and Kelly are joined by medic and artist Daniel Sundahl, who creates art that touches many first responders
Chris and Kelly take a seat at the Guest Table with Daniel Sundahl, the artist whose drawings speak to many emergency responders
Many responders felt helpless and couldn’t accept not being able to do more
The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance teaches people to recognize the signs that might indicate a person is contemplating suicide
Suicides among first responders are more prevalent than line of duty deaths
The proposal calls for a test for EMTs to be licensed as community veteran emergency medical technicians under the direction of a doctor or physician’s assistant
Why focusing solely on line-of-duty deaths is doing a disservice to the health and wellness of those in the industry
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the week’s news, including UK officials calling for higher penalties for those who attack medics
