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Addressing the Mental Health Stigma in Law Enforcement

There are some good signs that police culture, and the stigmatization of mental health issues, are starting to be addressed. Many departments throughout the … See more

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Immigration: Is It Impacting Our Healthcare Systems

WebThe impact of immigration on public and healthcare systems is complex and not always easy to generalize. Differences among immigrant subgroups are significant …

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VA Healthcare Priority Groups Explained

WebVA assigned priority groups are determined by three factors: your medical condition, your service experience and your income level. There are eight priority groups …

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Silent Suffering: Warning Signs and Steps to Prevent Police Suicide

WebThe average age of officer in 2012 was 42 years old at time of suicide. The average time on job as a police officer at the time of suicide was 16 years of service. …

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How CrossFit Helps First Responders Improve Their Physical …

WebThe great advantage of CrossFit is that its high-intensity workouts increase the heart rate and burn fat rapidly, which means spending less time at the gym. The CrossFit …

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Physical Health for Strong Critical Thinking Skills

WebTo be at peak performance, analysts need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which includes a balanced diet, good sleep, and movement and exercise. Improving …

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How EMS Providers Can Manage Chronic Stress

WebChronic and intense stress stunts stem-cell growth in our brains during the stress response, which can lead to limited new brain cell development. Stress can also …

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Resources to Help Fire Departments Improve Their Health and …

WebBy Merritt Kearns, faculty member, Emergency Management and Fire Science Management, American Military University and Emily Langford, contributor, In Public …

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The Challenges of Incarcerating Mentally Ill Inmates

WebRate of Mental Illness Among Inmates According to a March 2015 study by the Urban Institute, an estimated 56 percent of state prisoners, 45 percent of federal …

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Counseling & Confidentiality: What You Need to Know

WebBy Bernadette Bruha, MS, MA, LPCC and Andrea Watts, MS, LPCC, Public Safety Psychology Group The decision to seek mental health counseling can be a …

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Strategies for a PIO to Share Information in Times of Crisis

WebThe FEMA-517 guidance document provides a suggested organizational structure for the PIO staff involved in a large-scale incident. Figure 1 identifies the …

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5 Reasons First Responders Should Take Yoga Seriously

WebIndividuals who practice with this purpose are often better able to process stress and convert it into higher levels of performance. Yoga allows people to increase …

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Applying Culturally Appropriate Solutions to the Opioid Epidemic

WebBy Dr. Ebun Ebunlomo, Faculty Member, Public Health, American Public University The opioid epidemic affects distinct social and cultural groups. According to …

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EMS is the First Line of Defense Against Spread of Infectious …

WebBy Keith Collins, alumni, Fire Science Managementat American Military University. Emergency services personnel play a vital role in maintaining public health. …

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Combating Known Risks to Firefighter Health

WebOne of the greatest threats to firefighter health is exposure to toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer. Cancer is a leading cause of death amongst firefighters. …

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Alumni Stories: Providing Healthcare to Military Families

WebAMU APU Military Online Learning Original. Alumni Stories: Providing Healthcare to Military Families. By Edge Staff 08/15/2023. By John Robert Morton, …

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Tackling the Obesity Epidemic in Law Enforcement

WebTackling the Obesity Epidemic in Law Enforcement. By Leischen Kranick 01/13/2015. By Matthew Loux, Faculty Member, Criminal Justice at American Military …

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The Rise of Black-Market Organ Trafficking

WebIn the United States, the National Organ Transplant Act of 1984, Pub. L. 98-507, forbids any sale of organs that affects interstate commerce with a penalty of five …

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Recovering from Orlando: The Role of a Critical Incident Stress Team

WebRecovering from Orlando: The Role of a Critical Incident Stress Team. The June 12 massacre inside an Orlando nightclub left 49 people dead and 53 wounded. …

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