Behavioral Health
EMS providers are often called to respond to patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies and mental health concerns. In the Behavioral Health topic, find expert analysis into managing acutely agitated patients, responding to excited delirium patients, legal concerns and grant funding for mental health responses.
Key takeaways for police and EMS from SWAT physician, Dr. Faroukh M. Mehkri
Focusing on observed behavior will help protect both the individuals needing assistance and the officers responding to the situation
Chief David Lewis and Kyle Gaines join the podcast to discuss a successful MIH initiative getting patients to treatment counselors
Members of the Tulsa police, fire department and EMS are joining the cause to raise veteran suicide awareness
Lawmakers reached a deal in May with firefighters and police officers to provide PTSD benefits up to one year, but the deal excludes EMTs
Maplewood first responders teamed up to create the program in response to the escalating mental health crisis
A retired FDNY rescue paramedic clutched onto the agitated man and stayed with him until Port Authority police arrived
The Senate wants more time to study the issue and other provisions passed by the House as part of the workers鈥� compensation budget
Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis
Our co-hosts discuss the three techniques EMS providers should use to determine if a patient has the mental capacity to decline medical treatment
A patient running from police at Grand Stand Medical Center jumped into an ambulance and took off with three people in the back
The man hit at least three cars before police officers caught up with him
Medical clearance of psychiatric emergencies in the field
During a hospital transfer, a patient overpowered two MedStar employees and took control of the rig
The Be Well Orange County Regional Mental Health and Wellness Campus will offer mental health treatment, drug-abuse and psychiatric crisis-stabilization units
鈥淭his is what happens when police runs continue to be pawned off on EMS,鈥� a paramedic said on social media while recovering from a deep bite wound
It鈥檚 important to know that there are other treatment options available that can help improve mental health
Patrick Stein鈥檚 family sued the ambulance service and hospital, alleging that the paramedics who transported him were not informed he was a psychiatric patient
Results from an effort to help responders handle dementia-related calls are encouraging enough that some are already thinking about how to expand the program
Seattle officials proposed a pilot program that would help responders deal with non-emergency calls and decrease response times
Our co-hosts wrap up National Suicide Prevention Week with a discussion on signs to look for in ourselves and partners
The woman was being transported to a psychiatric hospital after attacking a police officer when she jumped into highway traffic
Recognize the risk factors and symptoms of PTSD, and how to manage self-talk and meditate to reduce its physical and emotional effects
EMS responses to psychiatric or behavioral emergencies are frequent, but violence, physical restraint and chemical restraint are rare
Jose Gonzalez, who is accused of killing EMT Yadira Arroyo, could be spared prison time after a psychologist declared him unfit for trial
The woman was hit by a car while running from an EMS crew that was trying to convince her to return to the hospital
Researchers said at-risk teens who are prescribed opioids are more prone to becoming dependent on the drugs
The unidentified patient survived the jump after 鈥渂ouncing鈥� a few times and landing face down on the road
A judge ruled that Gloria Gordon needed to continue with mental health treatment to get proper help instead of going to prison
Six mental health professionals now provide help that officers cannot, and often refer people to outpatient treatment
Regular assessment can help mitigate the effects of trauma on EMT and paramedics鈥� emotional health and well-being
A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home
Hero Pups, a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization, places therapy dogs with veterans, firefighters, police officers and EMS providers
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