Mental Health
Identify and aid team members facing depression, burnout or compassion fatigue to foster an emotionally safe organizational environment
“Maybe I cannot stop which threatens peace. But maybe, for one little moment, I can put others at ease.”
“EMS professionals are watching, not for speeches, but for behavior. They are listening, not just to words, but to tone. They are deciding — quietly — whether their leaders are present, consistent and trustworthy.”
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
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
Understanding our autonomic nervous system can help us stay calm, cool and collected through stress
Promoting mental wellness in public safety involves regular check-ins, providing resources, supporting those struggling, leading by example and recognizing signs of stress
Health Department officials have seen a steady increase in 988 calls over the last two years
First H.E.L.P. is honoring first responders who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived, not how they died
Firefighters and EMS providers face barriers in seeking workers’ compensation, such as latency periods and pre-existing health conditions, FIRST Center research shows
Mend the Line counselors held an awareness program for first responders in London
Better nutrition, sleep and coping mechanisms play a large part in reducing line-of-duty deaths
Products to engage the senses and equip a comfortable, calming space
Hear from Steve Whitehead on why it’s time to destigmatize mental health
