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Dealing with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in the Emergency Services and First Responders
Addressing ADHD in first responders is crucial for maintaining a balanced and effective emergency service workforce.
Breaking the Stigma
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Voices behind the call: Understanding the Emotional Burden of Emergency Dispatch
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.
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Self-Care: Your Buffer Against Fear
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
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
Decoding Treatment Choices for First Responder Depression Welcome to another compelling episode of Critical Conversations by Mind the Frontline....