PTSD
Designating specific roles and other tips to make the hardest part of the job a bit easier
We do everything we can in the hope we鈥檙e wrong about what is happening to the smallest of victims
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
Backed by a $3.3M federal grant, the program will launch in New York and Texas to equip providers with tools to manage stress before symptoms arise
Paramedic and volunteer firefighter Ashley Neubauer shares her journey through depression, anxiety and flashbacks
Here are five ways EMS is leading the way and doing more to prevent death by suicide
Collaboration between EMS and community resources is key to creating a stronger network of mental health crisis response
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule
MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
鈥淭here has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS 鈥� a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm鈥�
Through Colorado鈥檚 Path4EMS program, a mental health clinic reduces ketamine infusion costs from $400 to $150, making treatment more accessible for first responders
Female EMS clinicians report high rates of harassment, mental health struggles and limited career support. Research highlights key areas for reform to create a safer and more inclusive workplace.
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here鈥檚 what you need to know
Valor Station is created to help first responders deal with depression and stress
For EMTs, grief is often a surprising reaction to every day interactions with patients and their loved ones
Lessons from a Florida chief鈥檚 message to grieving members
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experience serving the public
Seven years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Reiki holds the potential to unlock new avenues of healing and self-discovery, offering relief from physical discomfort and emotional tension
Learn how a service dog helps a wildland firefighter and EMT manage her anxiety, interrupt nightmares and perform deep-pressure therapy
While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health
The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring
Don鈥檛 run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead
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
