First Responder Wellness Week

Every day, around the clock, our nation’s first responders give it their all. The job is uniquely rewarding. It’s also uniquely challenging, with physical, mental and emotional impacts.

First Responder Wellness Week is dedicated to providing resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job.

Join Lexipol, EMS1 and our partners from March 27-31, 2023, to focus on your health and promote the wellness of your personnel. Each day we’ll focus on a different theme, providing videos, webinars, articles, podcasts, shareable resources and more.

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On-demand webinar: Creating and supporting resilient responders

Join guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly in this episode of Inside EMS

Assess your agency’s health and wellness

Take our survey to measure how your department stacks up when it comes to supporting employees
6 essential ingredients for resilience

How does your resilience measure up?
Why we created First Responder Wellness Week

Lexipol created First Responder Wellness Week to support, raise awareness and promote strong self-care among public safety workers

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Creating and supporting resilient responders
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Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this LIVE episode of Inside EMS
The Social Support Challenge: Connect with others, even if just to vent!
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Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
The Mindfulness Challenge: Practice mindfulness for just 2 minutes today
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Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day
Mental health in focus: When to seek professional help
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Guidance for know when to everyday stressors become something bigger, something that requires professional help
Dehydration: A common blind spot for first responders
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Understanding optimal water intake, plus simple steps for achieving daily hydration goals
A message from Dak Prescott on First Responder Wellness Week
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The Dallas Cowboys quarterback reminds first responders that "taking care of yourself mentally and physically is critical to serving, protecting and uplifting our communities”
The Sleep Hygiene Challenge: Follow these tips during tonight's bedtime routine
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When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
Sleep prep checklist for first responders
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Simple steps to help optimize sleep quality even when you can't get the recommended number of hours
On-duty stretches and posture exercises for first responders
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Stretching can help overcome some of the common muscle tightness that occurs naturally over time
First Responder Wellness Week: Gordon Graham explains the vision
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The Lexipol co-founder details the impetus for creating this health-focused event for all first responders
Wellness: How to support your personnel
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The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
Addressing secondary trauma in public safety
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Learn how to confront trauma that occurs after a difficult call and how to end the stigma surrounding getting help
3 tips to make healthy nutrition decisions
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Follow these tips to boost your willpower and automate your healthy eating success
2 smart snacking tips for first responders
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Choose great-tasting and heart-healthy snacks on-duty