April 2020
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.
May 2020
EMS mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
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.
December 2019
Disruptive behavior disorders are often misunderstood
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.
October 2019
Tough talks at work help nurture a workplace safety culture
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.
September 2019
Code Green storytelling platform offers lifeline for first responders
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.
Teen depression: Know the signs and symptoms
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.
August 2019
EMS Confessions shares first responder stories to improve 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.
Organizations put first responder mental health first
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.
June 2019
First responder mental health resources to help you move forward
Your job can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Responding to tragedy every day with the pressure to keep people alive can slowly take a toll on your psyche. Make sure you know which first responder mental health resources exist to help you.
April 2019
Are you aware of the emotional care bariatric patients need
As pre-hospital providers, we must develop and express additional plans in the event our original strategies fail to empathize with bariatric patients. Our ability to do this will provide an added sense of security and empowerment to their treatment, which may be something they never experienced in a medical setting.