‘Are You Okay?’ Firefighters and Psychological Rehab
The next “frontier” is applying the same kind of care and expertise to the mental health of first responders when they are exposed to traumatic events. Keep Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Rehab for First Responders: How and Why it Helps
During the first COVID-19 wave in New York City, first responders faced a new kind of emergency. In April 2020, an average of 200 probable COVID-19 patients died each day in their homes. Keep Reading
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New Coast Guard Foundation Program Helps Mental Health and Family Resilience in First District
At his recent State of the Coast Guard Address, Admiral Karl Schultz acknowledged that the past year, in particular, has been challenging for everyone, and the Coast Guard is actively working to provide needed relief to its members. Keep Reading
WHO Executive Board Stresses Need for Improved Response to Mental Health Impact of Public Health Emergencies
The importance of integrating mental health into preparedness and response plans for public health emergencies was emphasized by WHO Member States at the WHO Executive Board meeting held in January 2021. Keep Reading
CMTS COVID-19 Working Group: Survey of U.S. Mariner Mental Health Needs During COVID-19
The confidential survey asks mariners a variety of questions about COVID-19, mental health, and their experiences and feelings when aboard a vessel during the challenges of this worldwide pandemic. Keep Reading
Mental Health Toll of Hurricane Maria Still Palpable in Puerto Rico
Maria, a deadly Category 4 hurricane, ravaged Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Dominica nearly two years ago, and recovery has been slow. Keep Reading
Mental Health Was Hurricane Harvey’s Greatest Toll, First of Its Kind Registry Finds
Nearly two-thirds of respondents to the registry, modeled on the one created in the aftermath of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, reported intrusive or unintended thoughts about the hurricane and its resulting flooding. Keep Reading
ODNI Mental Wellness Training
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence published a computer-based mental wellness training course on its website last week. Developed by the intelligence community Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office, it works to “decrease stigma and dispel myths about psychological disorders, encourage individuals to seek employee assistance program treatment when appropriate and clarify the… Keep Reading
First Responders’ Mental Health: Be Prepared to Step in
Mental health and psychological wellness have long been taboo subjects within the ranks of emergency services. The perceived weakness of human emotion (when exposed to extreme conditions and situations) has contributed to our culture of non-dependency, isolation of feelings and lack of personal outreach. Keep Reading
Survey: Over Half of Emergency Practitioners Dissatisfied with Mental Health Services Provided by Their Agency
Although 92 percent of respondents reported their EMS agency has a written policy regarding alcohol and drug use, only 26 percent provide a substance abuse program to help those struggling with dependence or addiction. Keep Reading