Mental Health
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There鈥檚 no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
A Logan County paramedic once worked a 120-hours shift and transports sometimes have a 6-7 hour turnaround time
Understanding the physical impact on the brain can help destigmatize trauma-related injury and mitigate the impacts of trauma
Paramedic Amanda King shares her story of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and overcoming EMS burnout
Calif. voters want behavioral health professionals to respond to non-life-threatening 911 calls
Traditional training did not teach medics how to deal with combative family members or how to seek counseling
Due to Dan Bradley鈥檚 pre-existing conditions, he was determined 鈥渦ninsurable,鈥� his wife and fellow EMT shared
鈥淥ur call volume is increasing but we鈥檙e not getting the downtime,鈥� Scotland County Public Safety Director Robert Sampson said
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
Has the deeply rooted tradition of stifling emotional vulnerability led to the disproportionate number of suicides among men?
Understanding how to relate with others can shift the tone of an interaction, help build relationships in your community and improve the impact of your agency
Paramedic says co-response program 鈥渋s allowing us to become more human with one another鈥�
The next time you encounter a patient for which your clinical impression is 鈥渆xcited delirium,鈥� remember that the treatment you render isn鈥檛 to treat the delirium
Wake County EMS Paramedic Will Holland鈥檚 therapy dog gave him a hug at a recent expo
Dr. Ginny Renkiewicz shares research on vicarious trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
Bad behaviors associated with cliques may include the use of intimidation tactics, promotion of racist or sexist ideologies, or subverting the chain of command
The role of the chaplaincy in emergency services
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
Under the measure, public safety leaders could classify first responder suicides as LODDs, and victims鈥� families would be eligible for a $100,000 benefit
With evidence-based strategies, you can reduce your stress and avoid burnout
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Keeping a journal isn鈥檛 for everyone, but you can redefine what journaling means to you
Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
It鈥檚 critical to carve out time for yourself; otherwise, your life will become all about work
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
Monterey Park Fire Chief Matthew Hallock said grief counselors and peer support have helped along with the knowledge that lives were saved
Documents show Kansas City鈥檚 civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor 鈥渢aunted and terrorized her鈥�
Mindfulness techniques and takeaways from an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing training course
