Mental Health
Who could use a little more sleep?
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
More staff, better leaders needed
According to a recent report, 80% of millennial workers say they consider work-life balance when deciding whether to take a job
Learn the five ways imposter syndrome shows up in first responders and how you can combat the feelings
Four steps to stopping the stress cycle
The Waterloo fire chief also hopes to lessen stress on his crew by buying a new front-line ambulance for Station 3
EMS1’s EMS trends state-of-the-industry survey provides targets for reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
Adopting programs to improve service delivery and agency culture
A closer look at the causes and effects of pressure, strain and anxiety on the EMS workforce
Part 1 — The San Diego Fire-Rescue captain shares the emotional story of how a seemingly “routine call” quickly escalated to a near-fatal stabbing
The Office of Community Health and Safety mental responds to behavioral health crises, overdose incidents and homelessness
Missoula’s Mobile Support Team replaces the tradition police response to mental health, substance abuse calls
Chief David Lewis and Kyle Gaines join the podcast to discuss a successful MIH initiative getting patients to treatment counselors
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
Capt. Jeremy Norton shares that EMS is the majority of work firefighters face
Delaware County officials look at a pilot program using mental health professionals, certified peer specialists as a fourth emergency service
“I consider meditation as a form of elite cognitive training. These positive impacts are especially transformative for first responders.”
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Reach out for help today so you can fill your cup and continue providing the outstanding care your patients deserve
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Pa. EMS officials, legislators call for sustainable funding as departments work with increasing demands and difficulties
TEEX Wellness and Resiliency Program Director Alisa McDonald has led the development of peer teams available to deploy to large-scale disasters
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The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department will send civilian responders to calls that do not warrant a police or fire response
Paramedic Willie Doan Shares an urgent plea for change in a time when employee wellbeing is often sidelined in favor of productivity and profit
Collaboration between EMS and community resources is key to creating a stronger network of mental health crisis response
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
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Funding for six new personnel will allow the Naperville Fire Department to expand the Community Advocate Response Team program
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced it will be providing onsite services throughout the state
Oakland County communities use trained mental health specialists to provide assistance to EMS, law enforcement
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