PTSD
First responders may experience 200% more traumatic experiences than most people, but are they 200% more prepared to deal with them?
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
One of the key risk factors for alcohol abuse is post-traumatic stress, something many first responders struggle with
The show raises awareness about mental health issues in Canadian EMS providers and gives them an opportunity to reflect on their experiences
Most of the time, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to non-urgent emergencies but there are also 鈥渞ough鈥� calls that are traumatic and disturbing
Sgt. James Brown died while in custody for a two-day DWI sentence; autopsy result cited natural causes by sickle cell crisis.
With the increased use of ketamine by the military medics and emergency departments is it time for more widespread use of ketamine by civilian EMS?
EMS providers who died by suicide highlight how responders still struggle with depression at an agency recognized as one of the best in the country
After her husband died by suicide while on duty, she warns other responders to be aware of the signs of PTSD, and to get help
Responders open up about PTSD and mental health issues as part of a critical incident stress management team meeting
A true story of a child drowning and the interruption, pain, loss, and grief that doesn鈥檛 go away for the would be rescuers
Spartacus and Dascha will help treat and sooth responders who experience tragedies and stressful situations
She struggled to cope after serving as an army medic in Iraq, and speaks openly about her drug addiction to raise public awareness
The EMS Roaddocs riding club event raises awareness of PTSD, depression, and substance abuse among EMS professionals
鈥淢y brain is not working right. I am mentally ill. Can we talk about it?鈥� Your EMS peers are ready to listen
Long-time medic died by suicide a few hours after responding to a fatal pedestrian vs. train incident
Complaints broadcast to the world 120 characters at a time should spark EMS managers to address underlying system problems
His story is similar to a medic who recently took his own life; research seeks to track and raise awareness of responder suicides
EMS crews responded to his LODD; his death triggered a push for more PTSD support as a Canadian company has started tracking responder suicides
The 32-year-old suffered from PTSD; he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead
When depression or PTSD sets in, peer support is the lifeline that never fails
Lack of suitable mental health services is just the tip of the iceberg of what is not working in EMS
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the effect Sandy Hook still has on responders two years later, and announce a live podcast on Fri, Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. CST; callers welcome!
Changes by B.C. Ambulance include an educational campaign and bringing in a clinical psychologist after the service acknowledged it has not done enough to help employees cope with trauma
Public safety culture is changing, with it perhaps the notion that emergency service workers are somehow immune to emotional injury from traumatic events
We can鈥檛 control when stressful situations will occur, but we can control our reaction to them
First of its kind program caters to the unique stresses and needs of emergency responders
I applaud the group of medics who have come out in support of first responder PTSD and urge you to do the same
The social media campaign aims to spread awareness and support among first responders suffering from mental illness
Delayed-onset PTSD can take years to surface, so having a deadline for filing a claim seems wrong
She became too ill to work after an accident where she was first on the scene after an ambulance plunged over a cliff and sank to the bottom of a lake
Opponents say it will strain budgets and invite fraudulent claims
No one understands the pressures we face like a fellow EMT; respond to depression and burnout with more than just words
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