Mental Health
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Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
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Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
“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”
It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 25 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Through Colorado’s Path4EMS program, a mental health clinic reduces ketamine infusion costs from $400 to $150, making treatment more accessible for first responders
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
One employee claimed the dire situation caused workers to “quiet quit,” doing the bare minimum on the job
How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience
When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.”
Over 90 percent of those who participated said support groups and therapy would help but the stigma is also a problem
Your partner at home can be your best resource in regard to your mental health
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
The primary goal of mental wellness check-ins is to provide public safety employees with increased quality of life as well as tools to manage their response to stress and trauma
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
A new University of Washington program addresses a critical gap as first responders remain the primary response to mental health calls in many areas, especially rural communities
Los Angeles County deployed a team of mental health workers trained to comfort evacuees, track health needs and assist those who may find massive evacuation settings uncomfortable
Yakima County officials work to improve quality mental health resources and support for first responders and deal with stigmas
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
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