EMS mental health Archives

Dallas Paramedic Avoids Felony Injury Charges

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2022-08-23T07:58:52-04:00August 23rd, 2022|Categories: EMS mental health, In the field, Uncategorized|

Dallas Fire Department Fire Fighter/Paramedic Brad Cox will not be charged with a felony as per last week’s Grand Jury. Prosecutors were seeking an indictment of injury to a disabled person. Cox’s engine was reportedly called to a grass fire on a section of frontage road along interstate 30 in 2019. Cox is seen on video [...]

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Dinosaur of EMS?

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2022-08-23T07:54:36-04:00August 19th, 2022|Categories: EMS mental health, EMS education, In the field, EMS career|

Florida is Looking for Teachers! Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he is introducing legislation that would allow an avenue for retired law enforcement, fire fighters, and emergency services (EMS) personnel to become teachers. DeSantis stated that after serving for 20 years that these individuals who have lived a life of service are going to [...]

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911 dispatchers and PTSD: Why dispatchers face mental health issues

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:10:32-04:00April 1st, 2020|Categories: EMS mental health|

911 dispatchers are just as likely to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as EMS and other first responders. We spoke with a former 911 dispatcher about her experiences, and discuss recent research around first responder jobs and mental health.

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EMS mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

By James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT|2020-06-18T16:01:49-04:00May 27th, 2020|Categories: EMS mental health|

An EMS provider and mental health expert discusses the impact COVID-19 can have on EMS providers' mental health and how they can cope with these challenges.

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Disruptive behavior disorders are often misunderstood

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2020-12-07T15:18:24-05:00December 25th, 2019|Categories: EMS mental health|

In a video of a father and son arguing many people left comments placing blame on the parents. But when I watch the video, I do not see a parenting failure. I see a kid suffering from disruptive behavior disorders.

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Tough talks at work help nurture a workplace safety culture

By Elise Oberliesen|2021-03-15T14:44:20-04:00October 9th, 2019|Categories: EMS mental health, EMS career, EMS life|

Open communication creates a workplace safety net when job stress runs amok. Learn how your EMS team can build a safety culture based on peer support.

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Code Green storytelling platform offers lifeline for first responders

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-12-07T11:20:21-05:00September 26th, 2019|Categories: EMS mental health|

Have you heard about Code Green? The nonprofit maintains a free database with nationwide resources anyone can access. It includes peer support resources, chaplains and licensed professional counselors all specifically trained to work with first responders.

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Teen depression: Know the signs and symptoms

By Richard Main, MEd, NRP|2021-01-21T14:44:27-05:00September 10th, 2019|Categories: EMS mental health|

An EMT shares his personal experience with suicide and the signs he and his family missed before his son made an attempt. Learn how teen depression differs from adult depression and which clues can alert you to an impending problem.

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EMS Confessions shares first responder stories to improve mental health

By Elise Oberliesen|2021-01-21T14:34:12-05:00August 28th, 2019|Categories: EMS mental health|

Do you have first responder stories you need to unload? Submit your story to EMS Confession. It's an anonymous, online storytelling project for first responders and veterans who want to ease their minds.

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Organizations put first responder mental health first

By Elise Oberliesen|2021-01-21T14:35:23-05:00August 26th, 2019|Categories: EMS mental health|

Learn about two nonprofit organizations that are ready to take your call when your first responder mental health coping skills are maxed out and you need a shoulder to lean on.

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