Mental Health
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
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
Closing out the year with a rapid-fire look at what frontline providers are really saying — from spinal immobilization, to swiping through microlearning
Being a good listener is often more valuable than offering solutions
Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Through a steadfast commitment to daily steps and leaning on your support system, change is achievable
RAND report finds 911 and 988 mental health hotline require coordination from law enforcement, mental health specialists and others to promote interoperability
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas
If your home is not a place where you feel comfortable, consider reevaluating where you are putting all your time and energy
As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy
Assistant EMS Chief Peter Hsiao said the practice of sending a psychiatric response team was “sound in theory” but not in practice
Officials in Akron announced the formation of the Summit County Outreach Team program
Inside Health 34 – UC Davis Fire’s mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
7 strategies for extending wellness resources to the unsung heroes at home
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
Officials say court-ordered treatment ties up policing resources
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Better sleep is the best first responder countermeasure to shift work and fatigue
Washington County suit states dispatchers sent law enforcement to crisis calls first before crisis workers
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
The more we can recognize and understand how our thoughts work, the better equipped we will be to break the habit
First responders can search for providers by by location, areas of expertise, accepted insurance, licensure and telehealth
Methuen officials have budgeted to hire more EMTs and police officers with money from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
Most of the first Monterey Park firefighters on the scene of the Star Ballroom Dance Studio shooting had less than five years on the job
COVID-19 pandemic increased substance use, burnout among first responders, study finds
The study investigated how burnout influenced the relationships between work stress, workplace support measures, COVID-specific assistance strategies and potentially harmful substance use
The depth of workplace relationships has a bigger impact on mental health than many providers realize
Funding will help add mental health professionals to calls for help, provide appropriate treatment to individuals in crisis
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