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Understanding & Supporting the Mental Health of First Responders

(5 days ago) WEBRaising awareness about the mental health of first responders is crucial. Acknowledging and addressing these issues not only supports their well-being but also ensures they can perform their duties effectively. Mental health support can take …

https://firstrespondersfoundation.org/understanding-and-supporting-the-mental-health-of-first-responders/

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First Responders and Mental Health: When Heroes …

(8 days ago) WEBIn a number of studies, first responders showed disturbingly clear outcomes in reference to suicidal ideation. According to the studies, there was a 28% lifetime prevalence rate of feeling as though life was …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/first-responders-and-mental-health-when-heroes-need-rescuing

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Here for My Peer: The Future of First Responder Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBThe fact that the supporter “really gets the job” and “has walked in their shoes” can also promote buy-in for the first responder with mental health concerns. …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8582745/

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First Responder Mental Health and Suicide: An Evidence-Based …

(1 days ago) WEBIf you or anyone you know needs help or is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) at any time. The call is free and confidential, …

https://www.ems.gov/resources/newsletters/fall-2021/first-responder-mental-health-and-suicide-an-evidence-based-approach/

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Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among first …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health, Occupational Functioning, and Professional Retention Among Health Care Workers and First …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9309001/

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Documenting the Traumas of First Responders - NAMI

(9 days ago) WEBPTSD911 is a documentary film about real people; normal, average human beings who have chosen to work in professions that require above average heroism, fortitude, and resolve. Ultimately PTSD911 …

https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Frontline-Wellness/2021/Documenting-the-Traumas-of-First-Responders

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First Responders and Mental Health Psychology Today

(8 days ago) WEBThe most prevalent feature of a number of the first responder suicides is an underlying mental health issue often related to traumatic stress. In the summer of 2009, Tim McLean, a 22-year-old

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/towards-recovery/201705/first-responders-and-mental-health

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First Responders: Behavioral Health Concerns, Emergency …

(4 days ago) WEBfocuses on mental health and substance use (behavioral health) concerns in first responders. It is estimated that 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral …

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac/supplementalresearchbulletin-firstresponders-may2018.pdf

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Building mental health into emergency responses

(5 days ago) WEBAnd as of February 2021, 911 callers in Austin, Texas, can opt for mental health services when they seek help for an emergency. Each caller can request the assistance of police, firefighters, medical …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/07/emergency-responses

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First Responder Mental Health USU - Utah State University …

(Just Now) WEBFirst responders train long hours each year to stay prepared for almost any situation. In the past, training has centered around physical safety and job efficiency. In recent years, …

https://extension.usu.edu/heart/research/first-responder-mental-health

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Federal Efforts to Address the Mental Health of First …

(9 days ago) WEBCongress may also consider the types of mental health interventions for first responders when supporting or establishing these types of programs. Mental health …

https://sgp.fas.org/crs/misc/R46555.pdf

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Health and well-being of first responders: The role of …

(6 days ago) WEBFirst responders are frequently exposed to dangerous, high-stress, and traumatic situations, leaving them susceptible to both physical and mental health …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15555240.2021.1990776

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Behind the uniform: first responder mental health challenges

(8 days ago) WEBFirst responders have an elevated risk for mental health challenges due to the nature of their jobs, which involve repeated exposure to stressful situations and …

https://salish-current.org/2023/12/05/behind-the-uniform-first-responder-mental-health-challenges/

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FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH: A LITERATURE REVIEW …

(7 days ago) WEBAbstract: First responders are exposed to potentially traumatic events (Ricciardelli, Czarnuch et al. 2020; Carleton, Afifi, Taillieu et al., 2019). Although, they may not be …

https://www.crisisjournal.org/article/24856.pdf

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Mental health issues afflict many first responders. These new - Vox

(1 days ago) WEBA 22-year-old first responder named Alexis Leader helped recover his body, which lay at the bottom of a cliff, wedged in a snow moat — the gap between a …

https://www.vox.com/22921788/mental-health-first-responders-rescuers-trauma-ptsd-resilience

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The National First Responder Wellness Foundation, Inc

(8 days ago) WEBThe National First Responder Wellness Foundation. We are dedicated to addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by first responders in 2023. Recognizing the …

https://nfrwf.org/

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Mental Health Issues Affecting First Responders D'Amore

(2 days ago) WEB85% of first responders have experienced mental health issues. Depression and PTSD are 5 times more common in first responders. 35% of police officers experience PTSD. …

https://damorementalhealth.com/resources/mental-health-issues-in-first-responders/

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Preventing and Reducing Stigma: First Responders

(3 days ago) WEBFirst Responders • Even before first contact, bias and negative attitudes toward people with mental health and SUDs problems can affect the timeliness and quality of care …

https://pttcnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Stigma_2Pager_FirstResponders_12_15_20.pdf

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Emergency Responders: Tips for taking care of yourself - CDC

(1 days ago) WEBTo take care of others, responders must be feeling well and thinking clearly. People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment plans during …

https://www.emergency.cdc.gov/coping/responders.asp

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A new Stanford study shows benefits to dispatching mental health

(7 days ago) WEBA new study shows dispatching mental health specialists for nonviolent emergencies can be beneficial. In Denver, it reduced reports of less serious crimes and …

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/06/stanford-study-shows-benefits-reinventing-911-responses

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Former police officer helps first responders struggling with mental …

(5 days ago) WEBDENVER (KDVR) — First responders are among the top three high-risk occupations for depression and mental health struggles, according to the National Institute for Health. …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/former-police-officer-helps-first-responders-struggling-with-mental-health/ar-BB1mgxp6

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NJ pairs more mental health specialists with police officers

(Just Now) WEBThe program pairs mental health specialists with the police officers. Launched over a year ago in Cumberland County, the program has been promising so …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/01/nj-expands-pilot-program-pairing-mental-health-specialists-with-police-officers/

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CDC report highlights trauma first responders face, great need for

(Just Now) WEBmore first responders seek mental health support than ever before (2021) "We work a lot of hours. We work 24 hours shifts, and our schedules work out to where …

https://wlos.com/news/local/cdc-report-first-responders-high-occupational-exposure-traumatic-events-stress-ptsd-need-for-mental-health-programs-support-asheville-fire-department-firefighters

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New Jersey pushes for mental health resources after sheriff's death

(6 days ago) WEBNew Jersey officials have since called attention to mental health resources for law enforcement and first responders, such as the Cop 2 Cop program. An epic …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/25/new-jersey-mental-health-resources-sheriffs-death/72345251007/

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New Law Gives Oklahoma First Responders Better Access To …

(5 days ago) WEBThe law allows first responders to qualify for worker's compensation if they get diagnosed with PTSD or have other mental health injuries. Friday, May 10th 2024, …

https://www.newson6.com/story/663ea2598d1b1c0646fa922b/new-law-gives-oklahoma-first-responders-better-access-to-mental-health-treatment

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New mental health hotline number 988 will open soon for NJ

(8 days ago) WEBThe state bill was introduced to offer a more comprehensive response to people who need immediate help by bringing counselors, first responders and call …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2022/06/30/nj-mental-health-crisis-hotline-988/7761058001/

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State of Bergen County address: Mental health, Route 17 on list

(6 days ago) WEBDuring the speech, which lasted just under 40 minutes, Tedesco promised to continue mental health services, provide resources to first responders and focus on …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/2023/02/28/state-of-bergen-county-nj-address-mental-health-route-17/69937547007/

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About the United Health Foundation

(8 days ago) WEBMental Health First Aid takes the fear out of starting these conversations." Over three years, the United Health Foundation grant will help train caregivers, health …

https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/2024/2024-05-06-uhf-and-the-arc-launch-partnership.html

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Bergen New Bridge hospital unveils major ER expansion

(9 days ago) WEBThe $9 million project will triple the ER capacity because demand for mental health services has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic Most first …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2024/05/13/bergen-new-bridge-medical-center-hospital-nj-emergency-room-expansion/73614187007/

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Recording artist Jordan Asher Huffman donating anthem to …

(9 days ago) WEBAs One805’s 2024 Mental Wellness Ambassador, Huffman and One805 are taking a proactive approach to help first responders. Huffman will debut his song on …

https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2024/05/13/recording-artist-jordan-asher-huffman-donating-anthem-to-support-mental-health-services-for-first-responders-in-santa-barbara-county/

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NAMI to honor high school student for mental health advocacy

(6 days ago) WEBFirst Responders Salute. Food for Families. Free Music Friday. From The Ground Up. The Viking Mental Health Association became official during the 2023 …

https://www.kbtx.com/2024/05/14/nami-honor-high-school-student-mental-health-advocacy/

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