PTSD
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
A career in public safety amplifies our natural human tendency to anticipate danger, which can be complicated when it expands beyond work
Albany organizations have in-house counselors and debriefing sessions
The HERO Act would create peer-support programs, mental health education and a system to collect information about first responder suicides
MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
Know the four EQ skills that can help build your awareness and empathy
In this episode, our co-hosts reflect on the recent mass shootings in New York, Texas and Oklahoma and how providers should prepare to respond
How to communicate with your family after a tragedy or difficult shift
Heroes Comfort will cover all costs for those agencies that get dogs
Mike Taigman and Nicole Holm join the podcast to discuss resiliency and chaplaincy
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
“Sadly, this isn’t the last time we will see these headlines, but for us, today, put the tourniquet away and focus on the heart and soul of those in our charge.”
A guide to reducing stress by improving mental, physical, relationship and career health
Identify the risk factors that can diminish resilience and learn how to address six key areas of life that impact health and wellbeing
Transitioning EMS mental health care from reactive to proactive
In this episode, our co-hosts touch on the topics of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and suggest tips to help cope when individuals feel emotionally out of control
The rise in death notifications during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the lack of training and impact on EMS provider burnout
We do everything we can in the hope we’re wrong about what is happening to the smallest of victims
“If someone brings you the gift of rage, irritation or resentment, you can choose not to accept it”
Austin leaders are considering rule changes after a Texas law approved low-THC products to treat PTSD
A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it’s a matter of life and death for their coworkers
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
Left unexamined, the outcomes of substance abuse disorders are as predictable as they are depressing
Learn how peer support programs, EAPs and chaplaincy can help your providers weather emotional storms and mental health crises
End-of-life care takes a heavy emotional toll: Seek support when needed
Openly acknowledge the bad calls, create space for people to be human and then get out of the way
Feel better by converting your key relationships from stress-producers to stress-reducers
Just like cancer and back injuries, mental health and suicide are real occupational risks for first responders
Including dispatchers in debriefings for major events can help them achieve maximum emotional recovery
Surgery was not the only lifeline for me after a potentially career-ending injury
