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A conversation about firefighter mental health - NFPA

(5 days ago) WEBThe Fire service and EMS are losing members to suicide at an alarming rate. Against that backdrop, the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance discusses the concept of moral injury, the lifting of stigmas, and the state of mental health among …

https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/nfpa-journal/2024/04/26/a-conversation-about-firefighter-mental-health

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Best Practices in Behavioral Wellness for Emergency …

(5 days ago) WEBfire service is like another family to many of us – we need to take care of one another when needed. We depend on each other. If you are experiencing declining …

https://www.iafc.org/docs/default-source/1vcos/20211103-iafc-yellow-ribbon-report.pdf

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - U.S. Fire …

(4 days ago) WEBLearn about the mental health challenges and resources for firefighters, such as post-traumatic stress, suicide prevention, and data collection. Find out how the federal …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/summit/2023-factsheets/mental-health-and-wellbeing.pdf

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Behavioral Health - IAFF

(9 days ago) WEBThis is a two-day, in-person training designed for mental health clinicians to build best practices when treating professional fire fighters. Live beta testing for this training was …

https://www.iaff.org/behavioral-health/

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Share The Load Program - National Volunteer Fire Council

(3 days ago) WEBTaking care of your mental health is as important as managing your physical health. The NVFC’s Share the Load™ program provides access to critical resources and information …

https://www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program/

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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBUnions and others are pushing federal agencies like the Forest Service to do more for firefighters' mental health. Researcher Christine Eriksen says, of course, that …

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/16/968252579/why-firefighters-are-facing-a-growing-mental-health-challenge

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Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

(2 days ago) WEBFBHA offers behavioral health workshops to fire departments, EMS and Dispatch organizations, focusing on suicide prevention and moral injury. FBHA also provides a …

https://www.ffbha.org/

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Fire departments step up their mental health game

(2 days ago) WEBMike Feyh spent years in uniform fighting in Iraq, but he faced his biggest mental health challenge in 2010 after he returned home to California and went to work …

https://www.apa.org/members/content/firefighters-mental-health

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - National Fallen …

(1 days ago) WEBThe number of firefighter suicides is estimated to be at least 100 per year. According to the “Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders,” 2 the …

https://www.firehero.org/firefighter-mental-health/

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - U.S. Fire …

(5 days ago) WEBThe number of firefighter suicides is estimated to be at least 100 per year. According to the “Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/about/usfa-events/2023-10-10-usfa-summit/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

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Why Mental Health Resources Are Critical for Firefighters

(Just Now) WEBAs a result, many firefighters have suppressed their feelings, with devastating consequences to their mental health. Research indicates that a large …

https://www.columbiasouthern.edu/blog/blog-articles/2019/august/firefighter-mental-health-resources/

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Mental Health Care in the Fire Service: It's Acceptable, But Is It

(Just Now) WEBLee Look proposes a different model for providing mental health care to firefighters and first responders who may be pushed to the limit by the pandemic. 11.12.2020. Share.

https://www.fireengineering.com/health-safety/mental-health-care-fire-service-acceptable-accessible/

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Our Heroes Need Saving Too: Firefighter Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBThe staggering statistics about firefighter mental health. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most prevalent mental health issues among …

https://www.inmyarea.com/research/firefighters-need-saving-too

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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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Firefighters Helping Firefighters

(9 days ago) WEBThese topics feature real stories of firefighters who have experienced mental health problems, firefighter leadership and clinicians who serve the firefighter community. By …

https://musc-fhf.netlify.app/

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13. Psychological Support - Everyone Goes Home

(9 days ago) WEBNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.PocketPeer.org. Initiative 13 means that firefighters and EMS professionals and their families must have the …

https://everyonegoeshome.com/16-initiatives/13-psychological-support/

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Delaware firefighters, EMTs the focus of new mental health program

(1 days ago) WEBThe International Association of Fire Fighters conducted a nationwide mental health survey in 2015 that found that volunteer and career firefighters were at an …

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2024/05/28/delaware-firefighters-emts-the-focus-of-new-mental-health-program/73630738007/

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Behind the Badge: Mental Health Challenges in Firefighters - WHSV

(3 days ago) WEBAccording to the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 20% of firefighters meet the criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a common mental …

https://www.whsv.com/2024/05/29/behind-badge-mental-health-challenges-firefighters/

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Special Report: Wildland Firefighters—Hidden Heroes of the …

(1 days ago) WEBUnfortunately, this elevated mental health burden of wildland firefighters is coupled with elevated barriers to reliable mental health care. Accessing counseling …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2023.05.5.38

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10 Ways Firefighters Can Support Their Own Mental Health - Pulsara

(5 days ago) WEBAttention to firefighter mental health has lagged behind more obvious physical hazards. According to a 2017 study, more firefighters die from suicide each …

https://www.pulsara.com/blog/10-ways-firefighters-can-support-their-own-mental-health

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Fri 9:25 More than hot and smoky: the mental health needs of …

(2 days ago) WEBDill and Dylan Johnson, a Weyerhaeuser forester and fire crew leader, talk about the mental health needs of firefighters and how they are being addressed. Tags. …

https://www.ijpr.org/show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-05-30/fri-9-25-more-than-hot-and-smoky-the-mental-health-needs-of-firefighters

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Behind the Badge: Mental Health Challenges in Dispatchers - MSN

(9 days ago) WEBThe fast paced nature of ECCs can impact the dispatcher’s mental health, but the lack of closure is also a contributing factor to mental health issues. When someone makes a …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/behind-the-badge-mental-health-challenges-in-dispatchers/ar-BB1nhN9W

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Augusta Fire Department’s ‘peer support team’ helps members’ …

(2 days ago) WEBAUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - First responders often encounter traumatizing situations while on the job, so the Augusta Fire Department has implemented a program …

https://www.wabi.tv/2024/06/01/augusta-fire-departments-peer-support-team-helps-members-mental-health/

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Firefighter's suicide reminds us of men's struggles with mental …

(Just Now) WEBA decision by the family of the late Jared Kneale to share the cause of his death is an immeasurable act of courage, public service and grace. The 42-year-old …

https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/06/01/firefighters-suicide-reminds-us-of-mens-struggles-with-mental-health/73824458007/

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Behind the Badge: Mental Health Challenges in Firefighters - WHSV

(9 days ago) WEBBehind the Badge: Mental Health Challenges in Firefighters. Published: May. 28, 2024 at 11:44 PM EDT Updated: seconds ago News. Augusta County Fire-Rescue …

https://www.whsv.com/video/2024/05/29/behind-badge-mental-health-challenges-firefighters/

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Marietta, Georgia A.C.E. Community Support Services

(6 days ago) WEBWelcome to A.C.E. Community Support Services LLC. Through our multi-disciplinary and devoted staff, we provide a variety of treatment services focused on helping individuals …

https://www.acecommunitysupport.com/

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Augusta Fire Department's 'peer support team' helps members' …

(Just Now) WEBFirst responders often encounter traumatizing situations while on the job, so the Augusta Fire Department has implemented a program to support the mental health …

https://www.wmtw.com/article/augusta-fire-departments-peer-support-team-helps-mental-health/60964368

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Catoosa County Community Resource Directory - Northwest …

(3 days ago) WEBFort Oglethorpe Fire Department 706-861-4194 Fort Oglethorpe Police Dept. 706-866-2512 Georgia Emergency Management Agency 706-935-2003 Georgia State Patrol - Dalton …

https://nwgapublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Catoosa-County_Resource_Directory.pdf

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Alpharetta - North Point Georgia Therapy Ellie Mental Health

(6 days ago) WEBConditions & Specialities. We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Alpharetta - North …

https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/alpharetta-north-point-ga/

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Johns Creek & Alpharetta Counseling for Children and Adults

(7 days ago) WEBJohns Creek & Alpharetta Counseling (JCAC) is a warm and caring counseling center with licensed therapists & counselors that provide counseling services in our Alpharetta office …

https://www.alpharettajohnscreekcounseling.com/

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