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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - U.S. Fire …

(4 days ago) WEBThe connection between PTSD and traumatizing rescue work is clear. The number of firefighter suicides is estimated to be at least 100 per year. According to the “Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders,”2 the suicide rate for …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/summit/2023-factsheets/mental-health-and-wellbeing.pdf

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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge

(2 days ago) WEBUnions and others are pushing federal agencies like the Forest Service to do more for firefighters' mental health. Researcher Christine Eriksen says, of course, that …

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/16/968252579/why-firefighters-are-facing-a-growing-mental-health-challenge

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Health outcomes of psychosocial stress within firefighters: A

(3 days ago) WEBFor instance, relationship conflicts within a large sample of British firefighters emerged as a key determinant of work‐related anxiety and depression. 25 …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8006668/

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As Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those …

(3 days ago) WEBMike Ming, the head of CalFire's Employee Support Services, which focuses on the mental and physical health of the …

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/26/968391523/as-fires-worsen-a-mental-health-crisis-for-those-battling-them

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Fire departments step up their mental health game

(2 days ago) WEBMike Feyh spent years in uniform fighting in Iraq, but he faced his biggest mental health challenge in 2010 after he returned home to California and went to work …

https://www.apa.org/members/content/firefighters-mental-health

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Why Mental Health Resources Are Critical for Firefighters

(Just Now) WEBAs a result, many firefighters have suppressed their feelings, with devastating consequences to their mental health. Research indicates that a large …

https://www.columbiasouthern.edu/blog/blog-articles/2019/august/firefighter-mental-health-resources/

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Best Practices in Behavioral Wellness for Emergency Responders

(5 days ago) WEBfire service is like another family to many of us – we need to take care of one another when needed. We depend on each other. If you are experiencing declining …

https://www.iafc.org/docs/default-source/1vcos/20211103-iafc-yellow-ribbon-report.pdf

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The Aching Flames: PTSD and Firefighting Psychology Today

(3 days ago) WEBThere are solutions, both established and on the way, to help reduce the mental health impact of trauma among first responders. Firefighters and police officers …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-many-faces-of-anxiety-and-trauma/202108/the-aching-flames-ptsd-and-firefighting

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First Responder Mental Health and Suicide: An Evidence-Based …

(1 days ago) WEBIf you or anyone you know needs help or is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) at any time. The call is free and confidential, …

https://www.ems.gov/resources/newsletters/fall-2021/first-responder-mental-health-and-suicide-an-evidence-based-approach/

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Mental Health Among Firefighters: Understanding the …

(5 days ago) WEBThis study qualitatively assessed the pathways toward mental health in firefighters. Methods . A two-phased assessment was conducted incorporating in-depth interviews (n = 52) and 10 focus group …

https://journals.lww.com/joem/abstract/2022/11000/mental_health_among_firefighters__understanding.20.aspx

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Firefighter Stress and Mental Health: Introduction to the Special …

(8 days ago) WEBThe past decade has witnessed burgeoning interest and concern regarding the mental health of firefighters. This increased attention is due, in part, to research …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01454455211064955

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - U.S. Fire Administration

(5 days ago) WEBIssue: An increasing number of firefighters die by suicide, experiencing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress, contracted from exposures they …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/about/usfa-events/2023-10-10-usfa-summit/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - National Fallen …

(1 days ago) WEBThe number of firefighter suicides is estimated to be at least 100 per year. According to the “Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders,” 2 the …

https://www.firehero.org/firefighter-mental-health/

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First Responders and Mental Health: When Heroes Need Rescuing

(8 days ago) WEBSome statistics provided on first responders and their mental health have been documented by the US Department of Healthin a supplement from the Substance …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/first-responders-and-mental-health-when-heroes-need-rescuing

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Maintaining Mental Health: Resources for Firefighters

(1 days ago) WEBJeff Dill, founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, states only an estimated 45% of firefighter suicides are reported, in part due to a lack of …

https://www.firefighternation.com/health-safety/maintaining-mental-health-resources-for-firefighters/

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Building Resilience in Firefighters: A Systematic Review - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBFirefighters’ mental and physical health and welfare are important issues to help them protect themselves and communities in accidents and disasters . …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9529723/

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NJ firefighters face stress, trauma after fighting blazes, experts say

(Just Now) WEBWe asked North Jersey firefighters about stress, trauma after deadly fires. What they said. Three times in one week, firefighters from small, mostly volunteer …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/volunteer-firefighters-difficult-situations-fatal-fires-bergen-county-nj/7637557001/

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Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

(2 days ago) WEBFirefighter Behavioral Health Alliance White Paper Series No. 1 (847) 209-8208 • 57.6% of fire fighters report having experienced a major Morally Injurious Event, like injured …

https://www.ffbha.org/

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Our Heroes Need Saving Too: Firefighter Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBThe staggering statistics about firefighter mental health. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most prevalent mental health issues among …

https://www.inmyarea.com/research/firefighters-need-saving-too

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Sounding The Alarm: Firefighters Remain More Likely To Die By

(6 days ago) WEBFirefighting is a noble profession associated with heroism. But fighters and researchers are sounding the alarm on the mental and physical effects, warning it …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicoleroberts/2023/03/19/sounding-the-alarm-firefighters-remain-more-likely-to-die-by-suicide-than-on-duty/

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Philly firefighters are revolutionizing mental health services and

(6 days ago) WEBPhiladelphia firefighters are breaking down stigmas, igniting mental health revolution 02:19. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Firefighters endure a lot of trauma but …

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philly-fire-news-may-is-mental-health-awareness-month/

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CDC report highlights trauma first responders face, great need for

(Just Now) WEBCDC report highlights trauma first responders face, great need for mental health programs. MAY 10, 2024 - A report released Thursday, May 9, by the Centers for …

https://wlos.com/news/local/cdc-report-first-responders-high-occupational-exposure-traumatic-events-stress-ptsd-need-for-mental-health-programs-support-asheville-fire-department-firefighters

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Firefighter mental health a priority, wildfire service says

(4 days ago) WEBGreer said the wildfire service is trying to be proactive about staff mental health; in spring 2023, the province launched an online training program for firefighters …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-wildland-firefighter-mental-health-1.7189560

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Shreveport Fire provides high-tech mental health support for

(2 days ago) WEBThe app offers a wide range of resources, including stress management tools, mental health support, and access to professional counseling services. Therapy dog welcomed …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/shreveport-fire-provides-high-tech-mental-health-support-for-department/ar-BB1mn4NE

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NHRFR Locations – NHRFR

(2 days ago) WEB4911 Broadway, West New York, NJ 07093. Headquarters / Squad 7. 11 Port Imperial Blvd. West New York, NJ 07093. Engine 5. 4610 Park Ave. Weehawken, NJ 07086. Battalion …

https://www.northhudsonfire.org/locations/

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Invest in clinicians to solve mental health care crisis

(2 days ago) WEBIn good news, the state recently allocated roughly $39 million toward mental health and social services, a wonderful investment in increasing access to care. That …

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2024/may/14/invest-in-clinicians-to-solve-mental-health-care-c/

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California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, …

(6 days ago) WEBCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more …

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/2024/05/14/california-to-make-33-billion-available-for-mental-health-substance-use-treatment-centers/

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WEBDelta Dental of NJ, Johnson & Johnson, Hackensack Medical Center and even the New Jersey State House Dome Join More than 35 Others. On May 14, 2024. …

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-businesses-light-up-green-for-mental-health-month/

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Organizations working to provide help amid increase in mental …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition has trained mental health professionals on staff and works directly with the city’s young people to give them …

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2024/05/13/organizations-working-provide-help-amid-increase-mental-health-cases/

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Rutgers Provides Hope for Ex-Offenders Navigating Recovery and …

(2 days ago) WEBFor more than a decade, Rutgers has provided physical and mental health care to more than 19,000 of New Jersey’s inmates. The NJDOC asked Rutgers to create the IRTS …

https://impact.rutgers.edu/irts/

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RI under fire for treatment of kids with behavioral health problems

(2 days ago) WEB527 children in DCYF care from Jan. 1, 2017, through Sept. 30, 2022, who had been hospitalized at Bradley Hospital for more than 100 consecutive days, according to …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/13/ri-under-fire-for-treatment-of-kids-with-behavioral-health-problems/73669428007/

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Who are the winners and losers in Victoria's 2024 state budget?

(9 days ago) WEBLoser: Mental Health Thirty-five mental health and wellbeing clinics — a recommendation of the royal commission — are being delayed. The government …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-07/victorian-budget-2024-winners-and-losers/103784676

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