PTSD
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
Here are five ways EMS is leading the way and doing more to prevent death by suicide
Collaboration between EMS and community resources is key to creating a stronger network of mental health crisis response
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule
MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
Through Colorado’s Path4EMS program, a mental health clinic reduces ketamine infusion costs from $400 to $150, making treatment more accessible for first responders
Female EMS clinicians report high rates of harassment, mental health struggles and limited career support. Research highlights key areas for reform to create a safer and more inclusive workplace.
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
Valor Station is created to help first responders deal with depression and stress
For EMTs, grief is often a surprising reaction to every day interactions with patients and their loved ones
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
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
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Reiki holds the potential to unlock new avenues of healing and self-discovery, offering relief from physical discomfort and emotional tension
Learn how a service dog helps a wildland firefighter and EMT manage her anxiety, interrupt nightmares and perform deep-pressure therapy
While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health
The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring
Don’t run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead
Boston EMS implements nutrition, physical and mental wellness education, psychological first aid to meet the needs of its members
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
The more we can recognize and understand how our thoughts work, the better equipped we will be to break the habit
The depth of workplace relationships has a bigger impact on mental health than many providers realize
“I started fishing in my handlebar bag for my Garmin InReach as I rolled up on a younger man attempting inadequate CPR on an older man”
Part 2 — San Diego Fire-Rescue Captain Ben Vernon shares his journey from darkness to feeling “lighter, better” after therapy and EMDR
