Mental Health
Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
Russ Myers never wanted to do what medics do but he did want to understand them so he could care for them
Allegheny County’s Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
Access practical strategies for fostering collaboration and improving outcomes during acute behavioral emergencies
One simple way to improve your quality of life now is to take stock of all the blessings you’ve been bestowed, despite everything else
Cheshire EMS Chief Charles McMurrer was appointed in June and is the second EMS chief to leave in two years
We have made it to the start of the holiday season: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New year’s … what holidays will you be missing this year?
Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
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
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding
Nobody is born with the ability to respond to 911 calls, but these perspectives can help anyone in EMS provide better care and appreciate the ride
“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”
7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care
Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job
6 intentional ways to reduce the emotional burden on patients and paramedics
Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction
New Haven’s Elm City COMPASS has responded to nearly 2,000 calls, mostly coming from public safety dispatchers
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
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Seven years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this episode of Inside EMS
