Mental Health
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, 鈥淚f you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.鈥�
Your partner at home can be your best resource in regard to your mental health
Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic
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
Take our survey to measure how your department stacks up when it comes to supporting employees
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
How does your resilience measure up?
The origins of EMS Gives Life and the Code Green Campaign, and the FBHA Suicide Register
A holistic approach to physical, psychological and emotional wellness
Lexipol created First Responder Wellness Week to support, raise awareness and promote strong self-care among public safety workers
Giovanna Vittori filed her discrimination lawsuit in 2018; later that year, she died from a medication overdose at 38
