PTSD
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
Reiki holds the potential to unlock new avenues of healing and self-discovery, offering relief from physical discomfort and emotional tension
While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health
The one thing all first responders have in common is that they are more focused on helping others rather than taking care of themselves
The fire department’s current peer support program consists of one full-time employee and has a budget of less than $80,000
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
It’s important to find a focused habit that energizes you and returns you to yourself as whole and complete
The former Buffalo firefighter-EMT says he was fired under an outdated collective bargaining agreement
Firefighters shared emotional testimony to the state legislature about their struggles with traumatic calls
Who’s looking out for the supervisor?
The #MovementIsMedicine campaign encourages first responders and their loved ones to stay active while learning resiliency skills
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Dan Phillips, national director of Responder Health and a mental health advocate for first responders, to talk about ways providers can help themselves
Our core experiences in EMS, and how our family, friends and colleagues respond and support us, shapes us for years to come
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
Relationships matter: Keep yours meaningful, happy and healthy through pandemic, polarized politics and civil discord stress
The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources
Designating specific roles and other tips to make the hardest part of the job a bit easier
It is the fourth year in a row Delegate Chad Lovejoy has introduced the legislation
Our emotional response to cumulative stress changes as the fear factor lessens with experience
First Responders Resiliency Inc., started by a retired paramedic, and The 6 Foundation offer health, wellness and rehabilitation programs for Sonoma County first responders
House Bill 308 also prohibits employers from penalizing first responders who file a claim with the fund
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress
Subtle shifts in thinking add up to big results, offering greater levels of resilience to draw from during challenging times
Having a counselor on your side can be a big asset when you go through a challenging incident
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts speak with Morgan Anderson, an epidemiologist with ImageTrend, about Crew Care, a mental wellness tracking app for EMS
FDNY EMS Local 2507 President Oren Barzilay released a statement on the city’s plan to send EMS providers and mental health professionals to some calls instead of police
The Hale Foundation has filed a lawsuit after the Valor Station’s zoning application was rejected following widespread opposition from residents
CAPCE-approved online program confronts ‘hero culture’ and shares tools to address mental health challenges
“Find the people who know how important mental health is and stick with them”
An AEMT recounts his first pediatric code, which occurred outside his home while off-duty
Creating a safe scene begins with understanding how your patient’s mental and physical health connect, and in avoiding these pitfalls
True mental toughness means not burying emotions or avoiding difficult conversations
