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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge

(2 days ago) WEBClimate change is fueling more destructive, harder-to-control disasters like last year's massive wildfires. The mental and emotional toll for firefighters and first responders is alarming.

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

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Fire departments step up their mental health game

(2 days ago) WEBFeyh, a fire captain who now serves on the two-man behavioral health unit of the Sacramento Fire Department, opened the front door of a house that exploded. An …

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

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Health outcomes of psychosocial stress within firefighters: A

(3 days ago) WEB3.3. Psychosocial stressors and non‐depressive mental health problems. We located five studies that considered whether non‐depressive mental health …

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

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Firefighter Mental Health and Well-being - National Fallen …

(1 days ago) WEBKey Firefighter Mental Health and Well-Being Downloads. Download the Fact Sheet; Issue. An increasing number of firefighters die by suicide, experiencing mental health …

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

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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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Behavioral Health - IAFF

(9 days ago) WEBThe IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery. A one-of-a-kind treatment facility specializing in behavioral health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

https://www.iaff.org/behavioral-health/

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Here for My Peer: The Future of First Responder Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBSimilarly, 90% in a sample of firefighters reported at least one critical incident in the past year, Milliken C.S. Mental health problems, use of mental …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8582745/

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Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

(2 days ago) WEBFirefighter Behavioral Health Alliance Jeff Dill, M.A., Community Counseling, Founder and CEO [email protected] • 49.8% admitted to feeling emotionally detached and isolated, …

https://www.ffbha.org/

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First Responders and Mental Health: When Heroes Need Rescuing

(8 days ago) WEBIn a number of studies, first responders showed disturbingly clear outcomes in reference to suicidal ideation. According to the studies, there was a 28% lifetime …

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

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First Responders: Behavioral Health Concerns, Emergency

(4 days ago) WEBfirefighters of 16.85 and for career firefighters of 13.06) (Stanley et al., 2017). The researchers observed that greater structural barriers to mental health care (such as …

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac/supplementalresearchbulletin-firstresponders-may2018.pdf

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

(1 days ago) WEBFirefighters and law enforcement officers are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of The authors continue to work together to further study mental health issues and …

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

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Firefighter Mental Health - It’s YOUR Responsibility!

(1 days ago) WEBAccording to the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA), in 2015 90 firefighters and 24 EMS personnel committed suicide. One is too many; 114 are …

https://www.iafc.org/membership/iCHIEFS/iCHIEFS-article/firefighter-mental-health

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10 ways firefighters can support their own mental health

(7 days ago) WEBReinforcing existing skills and learning new ones are confidence boosters for both you as an individual and for your team. As one mental health professional once …

https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/mobile-data/articles/10-ways-firefighters-can-support-their-own-mental-health-2WGkxhz86m6Ju0PC/

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Special Report: Wildland Firefighters—Hidden Heroes of the …

(1 days ago) WEBThis job stress impacts firefighters’ mental health in multiple ways. In addition to the emotional toll, the rigor of the profession can lead to recurring pain, …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2023.05.5.38

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Maintaining Mental Health: Resources for Firefighters

(1 days ago) WEBOther mental health issues include depression, anxiety, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In 2017, there were more first responder suicides …

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

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Our Heroes Need Saving Too: Firefighter Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBThe peer support model is all about firefighters helping other firefighters cope with mental health issues. This model also strives to raise awareness and …

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

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Mental health of UK firefighters Scientific Reports - Nature

(Just Now) WEBTo date, research on firefighters’ mental health has mainly focused on psychological factors such as direct exposure to trauma 1 or occupational stress 2, …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24834-x

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The Real Risk to Firefighters - American Council on Science and …

(5 days ago) WEBFirefighting is a dangerous, stressful job. There are physical dangers of firefighting, which include burns, smoke inhalation, and crush injuries from collapsing …

https://www.acsh.org/news/2023/02/07/real-risk-firefighters-16859

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Firefighter Resources, Cancer and Other Illnesses NIOSH CDC

(Just Now) WEBHeart Health Risk for Firefighters. Sudden death from a heart event is the most common cause of death among firefighters (Preventing firefighter fatalities, 2007). Heart …

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/health.html

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Winnipeg firefighter's death is call to action on struggles of first

(9 days ago) WEBWinnipeg firefighters are mourning the loss of their friend and colleague, who they say died by suicide earlier this month, and calling for better mental health …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/first-responders-mental-health-struggles-firefighter-suicide-winnipeg-1.7176096

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Keeping Junior Firefighters Safe and Healthy: The Fire …

(5 days ago) WEBDespite the potential risks of participating in a junior firefighter program, it can also have substantial benefit including the ability to engage in experiences that …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/04/17/jr-ff-safety/

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Mutual aid: Responding to the mental health needs of first …

(7 days ago) WEBA 2018 publication by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said that an estimated 30 percent of first responders develop a behavioral …

https://www.limaohio.com/top-stories/2024/04/23/mutual-aid-responding-to-the-mental-health-needs-of-first-responders/

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Manitoba to increase mental-health supports for first responders …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Manitoba government is dedicating three new counsellors to improve access to mental-health support for first responders after a Winnipeg firefighter died …

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-manitoba-to-increase-mental-health-supports-for-first-responders-after/

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Wildland Firefighters Tackle Recruitment Challenges

(Just Now) WEBWhile Congress works to address firefighter pay and mental health concerns, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Branch of Fire Management has tackled …

https://www.fws.gov/carp/story/2024-02/wildland-firefighters-tackle-recruitment-challenges

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Manitoba firefighters pay tribute to fallen colleague

(7 days ago) WEBFirefighters from across Manitoba came together to remember the life of a Winnipeg firefighter while renewing their calls for greater mental health supports for …

https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/2024/04/22/manitoba-firefighters-pay-tribute-to-fallen-colleague-who-battled-mental-health-issues/

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Veteran firefighter speaks about PTSD, mental health issues and

(6 days ago) WEBVeteran firefighter Scott Geiselhart spoke at the Bismarck Dream Center Tuesday about his experience with mental health, suicidal thoughts and addiction. …

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/04/23/veteran-firefighter-speaks-about-ptsd-mental-health-issues-addiction-dream-center/

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Delaware State Fire Commission Welcomes Mental Health and …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health & Resiliency Program will strive to take away the fear and judgment that is associated with seeking emotional health support. Way too often, …

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/16/delaware-state-fire-commission-welcomes-mental-health-and-wellness-administrator/

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