PTSD
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it鈥檚 a matter of life and death for their coworkers
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
Left unexamined, the outcomes of substance abuse disorders are as predictable as they are depressing
Learn how peer support programs, EAPs and chaplaincy can help your providers weather emotional storms and mental health crises
End-of-life care takes a heavy emotional toll: Seek support when needed
Openly acknowledge the bad calls, create space for people to be human and then get out of the way
Feel better by converting your key relationships from stress-producers to stress-reducers
Just like cancer and back injuries, mental health and suicide are real occupational risks for first responders
Including dispatchers in debriefings for major events can help them achieve maximum emotional recovery
Surgery was not the only lifeline for me after a potentially career-ending injury
The Florida nonprofit supports the psychological and emotional needs of first responders and their families
Burnout is a crisis in all healthcare professions, including EMS, and to make it better will take an all-hands-on-deck approach
3 tips to build a more robust emergency response ecosystem for mental health crises in your communities
The office aims to help first responder agencies proactively address PTSD and other work-related traumas
Learn how mental health support programs can alleviate stress in the workplace
Knowing how to intervene when a colleague is going off the rails could save their career and protect the agency鈥檚 reputation
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the topic of mental health and why it鈥檚 important that first responders be aware of their stress levels
Independence Firefighter-Paramedic Chad Sappenfield had previously served in the U.S. Army
What are you to doing to enhance situational awareness and reduce multitasking in a world increasingly consumed with distraction?
The Behavioral Health & Social Service Initiatives director at American Ambulance joins the podcast
4 Postvention strategies to help EMS members process and cope after experiencing a suicide loss
Jeffrey Leedy was found guilty of replacing doses of fentanyl with a saline solution while working for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue
Port Authority Officer Will Jimeno, who was trapped in the World Trade Center rubble, shares what he has learned from his recovery post-9/11
The Georgia Office of Public Safety Support was created after legislation supporting the effort to formalize peer counseling for first responders passed in 2018
A pair of 鈥淗umans of New York鈥� posts featured an EMS provider sharing how he connects with patients, while also describing the industry鈥檚 struggles
What the research on family presence during resuscitations tells us about grief and bereavement, PTSD symptoms, and any impact on the performance of healthcare professionals
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Baxter, a Goldendoodle, visits with medics in between calls, offering comfort amid the chaos, one provider said
How to help a partner, peer or station mate in crisis
Maia Dalton-Theodore will serve as the director for AFR鈥檚 Firefighter Mental Health and Wellness Program
