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Breaking the Stigma

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Dealing with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in the Emergency Services and First Responders

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: Apr 2, 2025

Addressing ADHD in first responders is crucial for maintaining a balanced and effective emergency service workforce.

Mental Health Breaking the Stigma Spouses of First Responders & Veterans Anxiety
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Voices behind the call: Understanding the Emotional Burden of Emergency Dispatch

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: May 21, 2024

Explore the emotional challenges faced by emergency dispatchers and the importance of peer support in coping with the demands of the job.

Mental Health Breaking the Stigma Buddy Check Critical Conversations Podcast Peer Support Communication
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Self-Care: Your Buffer Against Fear

Picture of Colleen Githens RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, NREMT Colleen Githens RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, NREMT: Apr 15, 2024

The relentless nature of frontline work takes a significant mental health toll. A staggering 45% of first responders report experiencing burnout,...

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Lights and Shadows: Balancing Death's Influence on the Mental Health of First Responders

Picture of Nick Carson, FP-C, CCP-C, TP-C, NRP, B.S Nick Carson, FP-C, CCP-C, TP-C, NRP, B.S: Mar 18, 2024

In Greek Mythology, the River Styx separates the land of the living from the underworld, souls that have departed require safe passage across this...

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Mind, Meds, and Mushrooms: Decoding Treatment Choices for First Responder Depression

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: Feb 9, 2024

Decoding Treatment Choices for First Responder Depression Welcome to another compelling episode of Critical Conversations by Mind the Frontline....

Mental Health Recovery Breaking the Stigma Resources Spouses of First Responders & Veterans Critical Conversations Podcast Therapy
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