PTSD
How does your resilience measure up?
The origins of EMS Gives Life and the Code Green Campaign, and the FBHA Suicide Register
A holistic approach to physical, psychological and emotional wellness
New discoveries in the relationship between a person鈥檚 genetic makeup and their chances of developing PTSD holds promise for firefighter health
Shannon Daniel is one of the founding members of the Richmond Ambulance Authority Critical Incident Stress Management team
Statistics show that 10 to 30 percent of fire and EMS providers will at one time or another suffer from PTSD
The state measure would guarantee access to a behavioral health counselor trained to deal with issues facing responders
I hope to one day not be judged, blamed and made to feel less than human for something that I am truly trying my best with
Jamie Hazan, who has a service dog to help with his PTSD, said he has been turned away twice because of his dog
If you suspect someone is suffering from PTSD, let them know that you care
A segmented diagnosis is used for those who experience symptoms of complex traumatic events
There is a six-hour window of opportunity after a traumatic event where the video game can block the haunting memories from forming
I saw your parents in the waiting room and knew they were about to get the worst news of their lives
Stephen Moody said he reached a breaking point when his family and work stress were at an all-time high
Critical incident stress management is a short-term, psychological first-aid intervention strategy that can help mitigate long-term mental health issues
A survey of more than 4,000 first responders found that 6.6 percent had attempted suicide, which is more than 10 times the rate in the general population
Ricardo Martinez was 20 when he got his first job as a 911 dispatcher; he quickly found out that the job wasn鈥檛 going to get easier but harder
The study found that critical care nurses show moderate levels of postcode stress and PTSD symptoms when asked to recall an unsuccessful resuscitation
The facility will treat responders who suffer from PTSD and other work-related mental health issues
Each day, one paramedic checks in with their colleagues to provide psychological first aid
Kevin Davison and Doug Folkins said the song aims to raise awareness and help other responders dealing with mental health issues
You will not burden us by speaking up, by telling us how you feel, or asking for help
Even if PTSD becomes a workers鈥� compensational eligible occupational disease, EMS leaders need to change the culture for traumatic stress treatment
Although the bill will provide coverage of mental impairment, it comes with stipulations
State legislators have passed or are considering several pieces of legislation intended to improve EMS working conditions and safety for providers
Post traumatic stress disorder can be dangerous, self-care and peer-care can save lives
To be resilient to the stress of an EMS career, stop being proud of your pain or your lack of it; instead, be proud of overcoming it
Doctors are using a PTSD treatment program originally developed for military veterans and applying it for the first time to help first responders
The golden Labrador retriever knows 30 commands, 10 of which are PTSD-related
Here are some things to consider about getting past the stigma of mental illness and seeking help
I have been told that I don鈥檛 have PTSD since I鈥檝e never been threatened or witnessed these incidents in person
Lisa Jennings said she hopes her case encourages other responders who suffer from PTSD to file such claims