Mental Health
With a focus on scene safety, the discussion delves into the complicated dynamics of emergency response and the importance of staying vigilant
What DSM-5 recognition of moral injury means for EMS
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
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
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.”
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
A guide to enhancing workforce conditions, improving quality of care and shaping the future of the industry
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
