Finding Time for Treatment as a First Responder
When someone is a first responder, it means sacrificing a lot. The most common sacrifice is their time and mental health. When someone is on the front line of a …
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How Do I Improve My Mental Health Resilience as a First Responder?
When someone talks about mental health resilience, they mean the ability of someone to adapt to difficult situations. First responders are the ones who tend to respond to these difficult …
How to Recognize When a Fellow First Responder Needs Mental Health Help
Being a first responder means being part of a team and looking out for each other’s physical and mental health. First responders sacrifice much of themselves when they are on …
Physical Wellness for First Responders
To be a first responder is considered to be one of the hardest, both mentally and physically, jobs that currently exist. When tragedy strikes, first responders are there to jump …
PTSI vs. PTSD: The Stigma of Having a Mental Health Disorder in First Responders
First responders are regarded as some of the bravest, but most overworked occupations in North America. Routinely, these workers run into highly stressful and dangerous situations to save lives but …
What Is a Warrior Mentality and How Does This Impact First Responders?
First responders are held to such a high standard in many aspects of their jobs and lives. It takes a special kind of person full of bravery and strength to …