Mental Health
We do everything we can in the hope we’re wrong about what is happening to the smallest of victims
EMS World panelists shared their expertise in working with exceptional patients and discussed strategies and procedures that aid in creating a successful interaction for all involved
Taking regular, scheduled vacations is an essential part of maintaining your well-being
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Access practical strategies for fostering collaboration and improving outcomes during acute behavioral emergencies
Cheshire EMS Chief Charles McMurrer was appointed in June and is the second EMS chief to leave in two years
Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding
Nobody is born with the ability to respond to 911 calls, but these perspectives can help anyone in EMS provide better care and appreciate the ride
7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care
Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job
6 intentional ways to reduce the emotional burden on patients and paramedics
Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction
New Haven’s Elm City COMPASS has responded to nearly 2,000 calls, mostly coming from public safety dispatchers
Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experience serving the public
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Seven years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this episode of Inside EMS
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness
Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency
8 ways to moderate humor to improve patient connection and care, and avoid taking it too far
5 patient communication strategies to improve response to interventions, increase patient satisfaction and outcomes, and decrease job-related stress
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity
The Kanawha County paramedic was known for trying to uplift those around her
In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
