/behavioral-health Behavioral Health en-US Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:14:00 GMT /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring /community-paramedicine/wash-fd-adds-more-social-workers-to-community-assistance-team Spokane’s CARES team added three new social workers to expand support for people facing addiction, homelessness and mental health crises, thanks to $500K in opioid settlement funds Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:16:02 GMT /community-paramedicine/wash-fd-adds-more-social-workers-to-community-assistance-team /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:14:00 GMT /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders Watch and discover expert nutrition tips tailored for first responders for peak performance, faster recovery and sustained energy on the job Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:50:00 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year Naperville's CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /wellness-week/webinar-the-power-of-connection-family-friends-and-faith-for-first-responders How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:15:21 GMT /wellness-week/webinar-the-power-of-connection-family-friends-and-faith-for-first-responders /ems-management/minn-cities-begin-alternative-response-methods-to-deal-with-increased-calls Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:45:58 GMT /ems-management/minn-cities-begin-alternative-response-methods-to-deal-with-increased-calls /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:14:00 GMT /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ /behavioral-health/wash-universitys-new-center-focuses-on-mental-health-training-for-first-responders A new University of Washington program addresses a critical gap as first responders remain the primary response to mental health calls in many areas, especially rural communities Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT /behavioral-health/wash-universitys-new-center-focuses-on-mental-health-training-for-first-responders /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for paramedics now as they were in the heat of the campaign Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:02:00 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /911-and-dispatch/n-d-dispatchers-to-transfer-some-911-calls-to-crisis-hotline A partnership between State Radio and 988 will allow dispatchers to connect a 911 caller with a trained counselor Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:45:17 GMT /911-and-dispatch/n-d-dispatchers-to-transfer-some-911-calls-to-crisis-hotline /behavioral-health/pa-county-ems-police-highlight-crisis-response-unit Allegheny County's Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:36:22 GMT /behavioral-health/pa-county-ems-police-highlight-crisis-response-unit The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /behavioral-health/conn-behavioral-health-clinic-opens-after-first-responders-report-increase-in-crisis-related-calls Stamford Health's first behavioral health clinic will address crisis and substance abuse issues for Stamford and Darien residents Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /behavioral-health/conn-behavioral-health-clinic-opens-after-first-responders-report-increase-in-crisis-related-calls /fire-ems/ill-fd-wins-cfsi-award-for-community-mental-health-program The Joilet Fire Department will receive the 2025 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award from CFSI and Masimo for its innovations in EMS Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:33:57 GMT /fire-ems/ill-fd-wins-cfsi-award-for-community-mental-health-program /special-needs-patients/mich-public-safety-department-creates-vulnerable-person-registry-as-a-resource-for-first-responders The Huron Township Public Safety Department's registry is a source of critical information for first responders when assisting seniors and others in emergency situations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:17:53 GMT /special-needs-patients/mich-public-safety-department-creates-vulnerable-person-registry-as-a-resource-for-first-responders /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:34:48 GMT /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies /behavioral-health/online-town-hall-to-address-best-practices-for-le-and-ems-response-to-acute-behavioral-emergencies Access practical strategies for fostering collaboration and improving outcomes during acute behavioral emergencies Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:06:26 GMT /behavioral-health/online-town-hall-to-address-best-practices-for-le-and-ems-response-to-acute-behavioral-emergencies /behavioral-health/calif-officials-hire-response-team-for-mental-health-crises-substance-abuse-issues Specialized Assistance For Everyone will run for five years in a pilot program with the Novato Police Department Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:46:58 GMT /behavioral-health/calif-officials-hire-response-team-for-mental-health-crises-substance-abuse-issues /public-health/how-ems-is-shaping-mental-health-response-amid-nationwide-crisis Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:50:45 GMT /public-health/how-ems-is-shaping-mental-health-response-amid-nationwide-crisis /legal/boston-woman-accused-of-stabbing-emt-will-not-get-early-mental-health-evaluation-judge-rules During a 2019 wellness check transport, the woman allegedly stabbed an EMT seven times and pepper-sprayed an EMT driving the ambulance when he stopped the rig Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:48:18 GMT /legal/boston-woman-accused-of-stabbing-emt-will-not-get-early-mental-health-evaluation-judge-rules /behavioral-health/iacp-board-approves-management-of-behavioral-emergencies-resolution The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:32:28 GMT /behavioral-health/iacp-board-approves-management-of-behavioral-emergencies-resolution /legislation-funding/colo-fd-warns-crisis-response-team-could-shut-down-after-losing-funding The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the Community Response Team could end in July after losing funding from a state grant Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:52:32 GMT /legislation-funding/colo-fd-warns-crisis-response-team-could-shut-down-after-losing-funding /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:24 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /behavioral-health/n-m-citys-crisis-team-sees-decline-in-responses-due-to-growing-pains Paramedics and case managers with Santa Fe's Alternative Response Unit have seen a decline in responses since it was created in 2021 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:23:36 GMT /behavioral-health/n-m-citys-crisis-team-sees-decline-in-responses-due-to-growing-pains /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:14:00 GMT /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year Naperville's CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year /behavioral-health/boosting-behavioral-health-services-with-innovative-partnerships Cape Fear Valley MIH collaborates with community organizations to enhance care for mental health and substance use challenges Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:17:08 GMT /behavioral-health/boosting-behavioral-health-services-with-innovative-partnerships /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024