PTSD
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Boston EMS implements nutrition, physical and mental wellness education, psychological first aid to meet the needs of its members
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers鈥� mental health
EMT Melissa Yorlets Negley鈥檚 daughter Haley has requested birthday cards as she continues to recover from the February accident
Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding and direction
It鈥檚 vital for chiefs, field officers and providers alike to help members manage both immediate and cumulative trauma
Some living in the area where the Valor Station is planned to be built have strongly opposed having the substance abuse and PTSD recovery center in the community
Whether physical activity, venting, or reaching out for help, find what works for your mental health
To be in service means sacrificing some part of yourself all the time, and providers need to be aware of how much they have left to give
A 911 dispatcher shares his journey with vicarious trauma and burnout, and how he has become a crusader for other responders in crisis
One therapist shares why virtual meetings work so well for EMTs and paramedics
The widow of Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department Capt. A.J. Isaacs, who died from an overdose last year, says she believes PTSD from his work contributed to his drug use
One study led by Stony Brook University researchers found that the brain 鈥渁ge鈥� of some World Trade Center responders is 10 years older on average than the general population
FDNY EMT Brandon Dorsa, 36, suffered severe psychological trauma following an ambulance crash in 2015
The newly-approved contract is a win for Cleveland鈥檚 EMS union following a years-long legal battle and protests
The study seeks to examine the impact of the pandemic on the prevalence of PTSD and depression in EMS providers
Paramedic Nicholas Hennink, who was named Canada鈥檚 2020 Paramedic of the Year, opened up about his struggle with PTSD and addiction
The law signed by Gov. Jared Polis this week allows dispatchers to receive compensation for PTSD brought on by hearing traumatic incidents
When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help
Union officials said they believe PTSD during the pandemic was a factor in Lt. Matthew Keene鈥檚 death
The FIRST approach to provider resilience focuses on removing the stigma and supporting emotional intelligence
In an especially stressful time, EMS chaplains are finding creative ways to offer emotional, psychological and spiritual support
Connection, space and opportunity to express emotions and reality-based messaging are what first responders really need
The directory contains practice details and contact information for dozens of behavioral healthcare providers across the country
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Former Woodstock Firefighter-Paramedic Ryan Mains, an Iraq war veteran, sought to support others while facing his own struggle with PTSD
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members鈥� behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
Studies from the SARS outbreak in 2003 reveal first responders may be more at risk for PTS due to quarantine and stigmatization
The Hero Support Line offers free and confidential support for Mercer County first responders and healthcare workers
The Georgia facility would include treatment from medical detox through recovery along with complete mental health services
EMS systems may experience and respond to behavioral health, substance abuse and domestic violence situations as social isolation impacts public health
The Disaster Responder Assets Network will host confidential Zoom sessions led by front-line responders trained in peer support
A Chicago study finds confidential, no-cost screening could identify underreported post-traumatic stress in paramedics and police officers
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