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John Continues Therapy

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John, a first responder, has been encouraged to seek therapy to talk about his recent angry outbursts at work.


He is feeling vulnerable about going to therapy.

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Being Informed to Trauma

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Behavior can be a result of past experiences, and knowing a person’s past can help you better engage with those who have experienced trauma.

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Logan: Addiction

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Young vetern talks about overcoming addiction and a destructive lifestyle through allowing another vetern to positively speak into his life.

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First Responder Toolkit

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First responders, no matter the role, are some of the truly unsung heroes in our cities and neighborhoods. Whether you’re putting your own lives on the line, providing emergency support or any of the other countless tasks associated with the job, each role is crucial in maintaining a safe place to live and work. However, while being a first responder is a demanding (and rewarding) career, the long hours, the possibility of injuries and the physical and mental traumas that can occur on the job can make it difficult to separate your work life from your personal life.

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First Responders and PTSD: A Literature Review

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The mental health of first responders is often overlooked. Increases in mental health issues, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and rates of suicide have prompted research into what first responders need in order to stay emotionally healthy. The time has come to put the mental health needs of our first responders before their call of duty. Exposure to traumatic events has been linked to psychological distress and many frontline workers experience these traumas on a daily basis. Literature suggests that the increased incidences of psychological distress requires extensive scientific inquiry into the mental health of first responders worldwide.

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Brain scans help shed light

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Celebrities and public figures have recently been more open about mental health conditions they deal with. This is a positive sign of shrinking stigma around mental illness, and it also helps in reducing it. The most recent in this line was Ariana Grande’s mention of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD … and a brain scan.

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