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As Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those …

(3 days ago) WebDemand is growing for post-traumatic retreats for firefighters and first responders as awareness of mental health issues grows and …

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

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Wildfires and Smoke Are Harming People's Mental …

(5 days ago) WebA 2011 study in Environmental Health found an uptick in the use of anxiety drugs and sedatives after wildfires in northwest Spain, but researchers did not query people directly about mental health.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wildfires-and-smoke-are-harming-peoples-mental-health-heres-how-to-cope/

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Special Report: Wildland Firefighters—Hidden Heroes …

(1 days ago) WebMore Data Needed Regarding Health and Wellness. For years, the mental health impact of these in-season and off-season stressors was not fully appreciated. While there have been many …

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

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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge

(2 days ago) WebClimate change is likely to accelerate that, and that is changing the lives of people who fight fires. NPR's Nathan Rott reports that many face a mental health crisis. …

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

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The Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health - Psychiatry …

(Just Now) WebIn a 2021 scoping review published in Behavioral Sciences, To et al examined 63 studies pertaining to the mental health effects of exposure to wildfires and found that rates of post-traumatic

https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/topics/general-psychiatry/impact-of-wild-fires-mental-health/

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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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Wildfires can cause mental health damage that smolders years …

(5 days ago) WebThey project it could get worse, with longer and more intense wildfire seasons that bring damaging health consequences, including respiratory and …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/08/11/wildfires-can-cause-mental-health-damage-that-smolders-years-after-the-flames-go-out

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Exposure to Wildfires Exposures and Mental Health Problems …

(8 days ago) WebThis study evaluated self-reported experiences of the firefighters during the fires and the mental health support they received after the fires Bonita, Isabelle, …

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/1/78

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The Negative Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Mental …

(6 days ago) WebThe fires have spread smoke and soot across the United States, causing a reduction in air quality as the gray clouds settle on cities and towns. The inhalation of smoke is known to cause physical health …

https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-effects-of-wildfire-smoke-5198018

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Running Wild: The Impact of Wildfires on Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebIn the same study, it was apparent that ongoing life stressors were a major factor in determining the ongoing mental health of survivors of the fires. 8 Similarly, …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/running-wild-the-impact-of-wildfires-on-mental-health

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New studies find thousands of annual U.S. deaths linked to wildfire

(2 days ago) WebNew research shows that the health consequences of wildfire smoke exposure stretch well beyond the smoky days themselves, contributing to nearly 16,000 …

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/18/1245068810/wildfire-smoke-contributes-to-thousands-of-deaths-each-year-in-the-u-s

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Health and social impacts of California wildfires and the …

(3 days ago) WebAdverse mental health issues, such as depression, uncertainty, anxiety and PTSD, health issues resulting from fires; 3) response and recovery resources and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7997008/

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Behavioral Health Program U.S. Department of the Interior

(Just Now) WebCurrent Efforts to Address Mental Health for Wildland Fire Personnel. The U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service are developing …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/behavioral-health

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People's physical and mental health could be affected by Maui …

(4 days ago) WebWildfires can increase rates of anxiety, depression. In addition to physical health, there are also mental health impacts. Research has shown wildfires and the …

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/maui-wildfires-affecting-peoples-physical-mental-health/story?id=102195778

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

(4 days ago) WebIssue. An increasing number of firefighters die by suicide, experiencing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress, contracted from exposures they suffered while …

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

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Health outcomes of psychosocial stress within firefighters: A

(3 days ago) WebJob‐related psychosocial stress may best be described as a combination of work events and characteristics that affect individuals by applying mental and emotional …

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

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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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Mental health crisis solutions emerge

(3 days ago) WebThe pandemic years, that crucible of stress, isolation and uncertainty, fueled and exposed mental health problems. In 2022, nearly 1 in 4 American adults (about 59 …

https://stanmed.stanford.edu/mental-health-crisis-reasons-hope/

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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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The ambiguous influences of fire safety on people with mental …

(9 days ago) WebSecond, planners and landlords should be aware of the choice of fire safety devices to avoid the increase in limitations caused by the fire safety system. People with …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-019-0230-0

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Mental Health Issues in the Fire Service SpringerLink

(1 days ago) WebThis chapter concerns the mental health issues and needs of firefighters. It begins with a brief discussion of firefighter culture, noting the ways in which firefighters …

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-38149-2_2

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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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Hawaii wildfires 2023: New report details problems and heroism …

(1 days ago) WebAn investigation of the catastrophic Maui wildfires that killed 101 people, destroyed hundreds of homes and left $6 billion in damages reveals a spate of problems …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/hawai-maui-wildfire-report/index.html

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MFD rolls out new mental health resources for firefighters - WTMJ

(2 days ago) WebMonday, Milwaukee Fire Department announcing new mental health resources for firefighters in the Milwaukee area through Ignite the Spirit.

https://wtmj.com/news/2024/04/29/mfd-rolls-out-new-mental-health-resources-for-firefighters/

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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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Mental health issues are increasing in the Star City, according to …

(7 days ago) WebMental health issues are increasing in the Star City, according to experts 1,000 adults and 200-250 children are on the waiting list for outpatient care at Carilion …

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2024/05/01/mental-health-issues-are-increasing-in-the-star-city-according-to-experts/

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Court case over fatal car crash raises issues of mental health and

(3 days ago) WebFILE - The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, home of Georgia’s Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, is seen, Feb. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. No one disputes that Michelle …

https://apnews.com/article/car-crash-insanity-defense-michelle-wierson-a03a29c9fbfb5749ba917446996c23a7

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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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A.B. Quintanilla III Apologizes After Fiery San Antonio Rant, Opens …

(8 days ago) WebA.B. Quintanilla scolded fans for lack of enthusiasm in a heated moment at Tejano Explosion 2024, later apologizing and citing mental health issues. San Antonio …

https://hoodline.com/2024/04/a-b-quintanilla-iii-apologizes-after-fiery-san-antonio-rant-opens-up-about-mental-health-struggles/

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Mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder in firefighters: an

(4 days ago) WebIntroduction. The presence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology in firefighters is an ever-pressing issue that requires close attention for …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10642162/

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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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Business Roundtable announces new mental health initiative

(1 days ago) WebIn 2022, Gallup estimated that workers’ mental health issues cost the U.S. economy $47.6 billion annually in lost productivity alone, and four in 10 U.S. workers said …

https://fortune.com/2024/05/01/business-roundtable-announces-mental-health-initiative-benefit-uptake/

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