In this episode, we welcome back Manisha Leary who is the manager of the FST5 Program, as well as a trained psychotherapist with a focus on trauma. During this episode Mike and Manisha will describe the intent, purpose, and functions of frontline Peer Support Teams. They’ll also describe how first responders can access a team for help. Finally, Mike and Manisha will discuss the process to start and maintain a frontline Peer Support Team.
The Minds on the Frontline Podcast is brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program. The Minds on Frontline Podcast is designed to inform, educate, and entertain first responders, their families, and the public regarding the realities of frontline work-related mental health challenges.
Host – Geoff Lassers (Lassers126@gmail.com), Firefighter/paramedic, West Bloomfield FD Host – Mike Mattern (michaelmattern229@gmail.com), Firefighter/paramedic, Dearborn FD Guest – Manisha Leary LMSW (mleary@med.wayne.edu) Frontline Strong Together (FST5) Program Manager