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Overworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide

(8 days ago) WEBCal Fire does track the number of times its employees and family members contact a peer-support team for help with an array of issues, primarily physical and mental health. And those numbers have been climbing: from 1,362 contacts in 2011, the first …

https://calmatters.org/environment/2022/06/california-firefighter-trauma-ptsd/

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Slow burn: Cal Fire has failed to fight PTSD, heavy …

(9 days ago) WEBCal Fire’s growing budget reflects the priority California places on fighting wildfires as they intensify and spread. The agency’s base budget for wildfires has grown by nearly two‑thirds over the past five …

https://calmatters.org/environment/2022/06/cal-fire-firefighter-ptsd/

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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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California firefighting agency faces mounting mental …

(3 days ago) WEB0:04. 0:50. California’s firefighting agency has been slow to react to a mounting mental health crisis within its ranks as firefighters around the state say Cal Fire has failed to get them what

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/california/2022/06/14/california-wildfire-firefighting-agency-faces-mounting-mental-health-crisis-cal-fire-ptsd/7627481001/

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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge

(2 days ago) WEBROTT: Mike Ming is in charge of Cal Fire's employee support services, which focuses on the mental and physical health of the state's roughly 8,000 firefighters.

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

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Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help

(7 days ago) WEBEdwards added that other core issues, such as work hours and the lack of treatment centers for mental health issues, still need to be addressed. The bill passed …

https://www.ijpr.org/wildfire/2023-05-24/firefighters-mental-health-is-at-risk-a-california-bill-could-help

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Cal Fire Fumbles Key Responsibilities In Wildfire …

(1 days ago) WEBToday on Insight, we're looking at how Cal Fire fumbled key responsibilities in wildfire prevention and the ongoing mental health crisis facing firefighters.

https://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2022/06/21/cal-fire-fumbles-key-responsibilities-in-wildfire-prevention-mental-health-crisis-facing-firefighters/

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California firefighters get shorter workweeks — but not for 2 years

(1 days ago) WEBThe union has recently obtained planning approval for a 32-bed facility in Riverside County to treat Cal Fire and other firefighters’ mental health issues, Edwards …

https://www.capradio.org/articles/2022/12/18/california-firefighters-get-shorter-workweeks-but-not-for-2-years/

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Firefighters’ Mental Health Is At Risk. A California Bill Could Help

(6 days ago) WEBThere are other core issues, such as work hours and the lack of treatment centers for mental health issues, that still need to be addressed, he said. The bill …

https://laist.com/news/health/firefighters-mental-health-is-at-risk-a-california-bill-could-help

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Bill would extend PTSD care for California firefighters - CalMatters

(2 days ago) WEBGov. Gavin Newsom signed this bill into law on Oct. 8, 2023. Lea este artículo en español.. A state Senate bill that would expand workers’ compensation …

https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2023/05/firefighters-mental-health-legislation/

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Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help.

(1 days ago) WEBA state Senate bill that would expand workers’ compensation coverage for California first responders experiencing post traumatic stress — aimed at addressing …

https://lbpost.com/news/firefighters-mental-health-is-at-risk-a-california-bill-could-help/

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Addressing the Mental Health Impacts of California Wildfires

(2 days ago) WEBTrust yourself. Nurture a positive view of yourself and your ability to solve problems. 4. Act decisively. Act on problems rather than detach and wish they would go away. 5. Build …

https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-11/documents/steinbuchel_r9asktheexperts_508c_english.pdf

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Poorer Mental Health Smolders After Deadly, Devastating Wildfire

(9 days ago) WEB2018 Camp Fire case study finds increased chronic psychological issues in the aftermath, such as PTSD and depression. In 2018, a faulty electric transmission line …

https://health.ucsd.edu/news/press-releases/2021-02-09-poorer-mental-health-smolders-after-deadly-devastating-wildfire/

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Poorer Mental Health Smolders After Deadly, Devastating Wildfire

(2 days ago) WEBChronic mental health problems fanned by the wild fire were ameliorated, however, by physical exercise, mindfulness and emotional support, all of which may …

https://today.ucsd.edu/story/poorer-mental-health-smolders-after-deadly-devastating-wildfire

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Parents of teen who allegedly stabbed bishop at Sydney church …

(Just Now) WEBSpeaking to ABC’s 7.30, the 16-year-old’s mother and father say their son has struggled with mental health problems for years The parents of the 16-year-old …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/30/sydney-church-stabbing-parents-teenager-alleged-offender-history-mental-health-issues

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Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers - The Economist

(Just Now) WEBIn 2013 the National Institute of Mental Health, an American government agency, made a heroic gamble to move away from research based on the DSM’s …

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/many-mental-health-conditions-have-bodily-triggers

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Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health

(8 days ago) WEBThat event included a 90-minute low-intensity Holistic Health and Fitness training session, and experts in each of the domains: physical, mental, nutrition, sleep …

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/04/30/army-fitness-plan-cuts-injuries-and-drug-use-boosts-mental-health/

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California bill could help firefighters' mental health abc10.com

(7 days ago) WEBEdwards added that other core issues, such as work hours and the lack of treatment centers for mental health issues, still need to be addressed. The bill passed …

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/firefighters-mental-health-is-at-risk-bill-could-help/103-2f8ade2a-9e94-414b-805d-adfd75e4f819

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New CalMatters series reveals severe mental health struggles …

(4 days ago) WEBCal Fire has been slow to address mental health problems among its ranks, and firefighters routinely encounter problems getting workers’ comp insurance to cover their …

https://calmatters.org/inside-the-newsroom/2022/06/new-calmatters-series-reveals-severe-mental-health-struggles-facing-cal-fire-crews/

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WEBThose words continue to ring true today. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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Overworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide, …

(5 days ago) WEBCal Fire does track the number of times its employees and family members contact a peer-support team for help with an array of issues, primarily physical and …

https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/06/15/overworked-california-firefighters-struggle-with-ptsd-suicide-fatigue-intensifying-wildfires

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Why Is It So Hard to Shower When I’m Depressed?

(4 days ago) WEBDepression can impair your ability to solve problems, make decisions and set goals, said Dr. Patrick Bigaouette, a psychiatrist at the Mayo Clinic. That can make …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/well/mind/hygeine-indifference-mental-health.html

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Slow burn: Cal Fire has failed to fight PTSD, heavy workloads

(Just Now) WEBGrayson said it took three years to convince colleagues that mental health problems were increasing at Cal Fire, in part because the agency collects little data. …

https://www.ijpr.org/wildfire/2022-06-15/slow-burn-cal-fire-has-failed-to-fight-ptsd-heavy-workloads

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Trial by fire: Trauma of fighting California’s wildfires runs deep

(Just Now) WEBCal Fire does track the number of times its employees and family members contact a peer-support team for help with an array of issues, primarily physical and …

https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/california/2022/06/13/california-wildfires-trauma-cal-fire-overworked-firefighters-struggle-with-ptsd-suicide-fatigue/7614024001/

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America’s Age Old Mental Health Crisis TIME

(Just Now) WEBIn 1956, my uncle John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. senator, wrote a book that is probably more famous for its great title than its contents. It was called Profiles in …

https://time.com/6972103/america-mental-health-crisis-patrick-kennedy/

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated …

(3 days ago) WEBThe News. For parents struggling with mental health or substance use disorders, access to treatment can often mean the difference between keeping and …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/parent-drugs-mental-illness-treatment-medicaid.html

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‘I felt trapped’: A California firefighter’s recovery from terror

(9 days ago) WEBIn summary. “I felt trapped.”. For months, a firefighter kept reliving her colleagues’ screams when a Mendocino County wildfire encircled them. On the day she …

https://calmatters.org/environment/2022/06/california-firefighter-mental-health-recovery/

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Scientists Uncover Powerful Link Between Dietary Choices And …

(8 days ago) WEBAccording to the data, study participants who followed the balanced dietary pattern had the fewest mental health issues and the highest scores for cognitive …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2024/04/29/scientists-uncover-powerful-link-between-dietary-choices-and-brain-health/

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Overworked California Firefighters Struggle With PTSD, Suicide

(2 days ago) WEBCal Fire does track the number of times its employees and family members contact a peer-support team for help with an array of issues, primarily physical and …

https://laist.com/news/health/overworked-california-firefighters-struggle-with-ptsd-suicide-fatigue-intensifying-wildfires

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Spotlight on 'gaps' in Australia's mental health system in wake of

(3 days ago) WEBNational Association of Practising Psychiatrists president Philip Morris says problems with the system started 30 years ago when mental health institutions were …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/joel-cauchi-bondi-attacker-had-schizophrenia-explained/103738664

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Cal Fire crews get shorter workweeks — but not for 2 years

(7 days ago) WEBCal Fire firefighters say overwork and distress from a continuous barrage of wildfires have left them with increasing mental health problems, including post …

https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2022/12/cal-fire-labor-contract/

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