Mental Health
Statewide data reveals a 42% increase in pediatric suicide and self-harm related calls, prompting new protocols and provider support initiatives
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
We also know walking provides tremendous benefits for physical health, but does our step count really matter?
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
Leaders set the tone for agency culture across the board — including when it comes to wellness
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition leads efforts to enhance first responder mental wellness through comprehensive strategies and policy changes
Catastrophizing can actually cause more catastrophic results to you physically and mentally than the actual catastrophe you imagined
John Knox Village has been working with hospitals to transport mental-health crisis patients to specialized facilities
State funding will cover everything from staffing and equipment to mental health resources
Part 2 — San Diego Fire-Rescue Captain Ben Vernon shares his journey from darkness to feeling “lighter, better” after therapy and EMDR
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
