PTSD
A 3-step process to achieving your goals, contentment and success
9/11 survivor and volunteer firefighter Rob Weisberg is supporting first responders and veterans and their service animals
Understanding the physical impact on the brain can help destigmatize trauma-related injury and mitigate the impacts of trauma
Anonymous paramedics shared their struggles with PTSD and urged the city to recognize mental trauma in their new contract
Rob Ravndal hopes sharing his experiences grappling with PTSD and trying to continue his career will help reduce the stigma of the disorder
The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD
Niagara EMS Chief Kevin Smith said he was 鈥渜uite shocked鈥� when he was accused of committing 鈥渂ullying and demeaning behavior鈥� against EMS providers
The new law states that any first responder diagnosed with PTSD will be eligible for worker鈥檚 compensation
It鈥檚 important to know that there are other treatment options available that can help improve mental health
Cleveland officials recently halted contract negotiations and asked for an arbitration ruling that would have provided PTSD support to be thrown out
Our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of industry personnel using medical marijuana to work through issues of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Goldendoodles Saydee and Bodhi have made it their mission to relieve the emotional stress EMTs and paramedics experience while on duty and at deployments
Medication can be extremely effective in helping first responders recover and regain a healthy balance
Firefighters, paramedics and EMTs, though accustomed to death, need to process grief when losing someone close to them
Ask your counselor these questions to understand confidentiality and their understanding of first responder culture
We need to do more to improve the care and compassion we show to our fire and EMS brethren
A study in Arizona over a seven-year period confirms a higher rate of death by suicide among EMTs vs. the general public
The shooting at the Thousand Oaks, Ca., Borderline Bar & Grill is another blow to first responders in communities impacted by mass violence
The bill would include psychological injury as a condition that must be covered by Idaho鈥檚 Workers鈥� Compensation law for first responders
Educating friends about EMS PTSD can prevent innocent questions that can undo years of mental health work and progress
Our co-hosts are joined by SA国际传媒 contributor Amy Eisenhauer to discuss her thoughts on professional development, mentoring and mental health in the industry
Community Ambulance Special Operations Director Glen Simpson said he鈥檚 still processing his memories of responding to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history
Recognizing three common patient care decisions that contribute to cumulative stress in EMS providers
A recent study by the University of Arizona College of Medicine 鈥� Phoenix found that EMTs in Arizona have a much higher risk for suicide than the general public
As they consider the second shark bite this summer and the first fatal shark attack in the state in over 80 years, responders say they are monitoring mental health
Our co-hosts wrap up National Suicide Prevention Week with a discussion on signs to look for in ourselves and partners
Firefighter-paramedic Brent Jones said he decided to get help after five of his colleagues died by suicide in the past five years
Paramedic Robbie Curtis was an 18-year paramedic veteran who was awarded a medal for bravery and remembered for his big heart
Peterborough Paramedics Chief Randy Mellow said that 66 percent of paramedics surveyed reported some form of abuse while on the job
Recognize the risk factors and symptoms of PTSD, and how to manage self-talk and meditate to reduce its physical and emotional effects
Acknowledging my depression to family, friends and colleagues and getting help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of resilience and strength
Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White hopes to spend the next few months researching how to train more peer counselors and create a support network to help responders
A paramedic hopes this last thought will help her find sleep again
