PTSD
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day
Know when everyday stressors become something bigger; something that requires professional help
Mindfulness techniques and takeaways from an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing training course
Craig Koppenhaver鈥檚 friends and colleagues are rallying behind him to help with home repairs after PTSD made him unable to work as a paramedic
The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously approved the bill after an hour of emotional testimony
Plan ahead and use all the resources at your disposal to help EMS providers suffering from PTSD related to disaster response
Rebecca Davenport offers first responders and veterans with PTSD a place to get away at Hope Therapy
Joseph Prest was ordered to be admitted back into the Clark Memorial Mental Health facility after allegedly stealing an ambulance from the same place
Regular assessment can help mitigate the effects of trauma on EMT and paramedics鈥� emotional health and well-being
Opponents questioned the cost of the proposed coverage and what eligibility standards would be used to judge benefits
As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre in Las Vegas, it鈥檚 important that those who responded are not overlooked
First responders witness some of the most difficult moments in the lives of the men and women in their communities, and are charged to keep us safe at all costs
Burlington Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan equates the move toward mental health awareness to that of an increase in physical health awareness in the industry
Surviving families of first responders who recently committed suicide sought support for a bill that would require insurance to cover PTSD treatment
The paramedic was one of the first responders on scene at the Pulse Nightclub shooting and the union claimed his requests for PTSD treatment had gone unanswered
Mike Washington and the critical incident stress management team helps responders talk about stressful incidents in order to keep crews mentally healthy
A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home
The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment鈥檚 suite of tools allows users to answer anonymous questions and receive immediate feedback
Paramedic Natalie Harris shares her experience with post-traumatic stress, overdose and addiction, stemming from a disturbing call
Hero Pups, a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization, places therapy dogs with veterans, firefighters, police officers and EMS providers
Use the 鈥淵es, and鈥� improv principle to honor the energy of your partners, friends and loved ones
Paramedic Amy Benson, firefighter Jessica LaMer and police officer Sylvie Boy wanted to symbolize 鈥渨hat those guys and gals have to carry every day鈥�
Olivier Mireault responded to a cardiac arrest call at his mother鈥檚 home several minutes before his shift began
While responder professions can be exceptionally rewarding, they also expose men and women to traumatic scenes that can challenge their ability to cope with stress
The historic legislation could pave the way for responders all over the country
The symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person, but there are a few that are reported by a high number of sufferers
After accepting that personal change is inevitable, here is how you can begin to handle that change for you and your family
Kent Meyer, a 14-year paramedic veteran, started Project Hope after completing therapy for his own PTSD
Over the past few years, there has been more awareness about PTSD and its effect on EMS providers
This exclusive PTSD screening quiz can help determine if your symptoms are consistent with those of the diagnosis
The 25-year-old man claimed to have PTSD due to fighting in Uzbekistan
The Polk County EMS Director said the demands of the job are leading to depression and PTSD for some responders
Recruits are educated about mental health from day one and the department is increasing its resource list for employees
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