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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 would help, but so can the public.

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

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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 mental health, …

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

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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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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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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 In …

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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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 state's roughly 8,000 firefighters, said the last three to five years — some of

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

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U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and …

(4 days ago) WebProvide comprehensive mental health and well-being resources, including those focused on suicide prevention, for all fire and EMS personnel. Issue An increasing number of …

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

(9 days ago) WebThis is a two-day, in-person training designed for mental health clinicians to build best practices when treating professional fire fighters. Live beta testing for this training was completed in fall 2022 with approximately 50 …

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

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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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Share The Load Program - National Volunteer Fire Council

(3 days ago) WebTaking care of your mental health is as important as managing your physical health. The NVFC’s Share the Load™ program provides access to critical resources and information …

https://www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program/

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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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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 understanding …

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

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Mental Health Among Firefighters: Understanding the Mental H

(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 …

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

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

(4 days ago) WebIn fact, stigma regarding mental health seems to be prevalent in firefighters (Vujanovic and Tran, 2021) and other first responder populations (Haugen et al., 2017), …

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

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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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Mental health of UK firefighters Scientific Reports - Nature

(Just Now) WebMental health disorders can be caused by a combination of psychological, environmental, biological, and chemical factors. To date, research on firefighters’ …

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

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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) WebMichael Krzeminski is a Staff Fire Instructor at the Allegheny County Fire Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the developer of the “Managing a Successful …

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

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NAMI Greater Bergen: Mental Health Support, Education

(Just Now) WebHelping Those In Need. NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental …

https://namigreaterbergen.org/

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Firefighters face mental health threats as bushfires worsen

(5 days ago) WebBushfire seasons are beginning earlier and lasting longer - and that taking a toll on firefighters health Bushfires are getting more frequent and more intense - and it …

https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/274304094/firefighters-face-mental-health-threats-as-bushfires-worsen

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Depression Freeway Psychiatry

(4 days ago) WebDepression occurs as a result of noisy communication between neurons that regulate mood and emotion. Understanding the neuroscience behind depression is essential, as there is …

https://www.freewaypsychiatry.com/

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Firefighter’s life restored by heart transplant Ohio State Health

(1 days ago) WebOhio State Wexner Medical Center. April 26, 2024. It’s common for a patient to recover from a major medical surgery with a renewed energy — a desire to live life to the …

https://health.osu.edu/health/general-health/firefighters-life-restored-by-heart-transplant

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Counseling for Peace of Mind

(7 days ago) WebMy name is Michelle Solino, LPC, and I’m a licensed professional counselor located in Madison, NJ, working with children, adolescents, and adults throughout Morris County. …

https://counselingforpeaceofmind.com/

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Senate Passes 2024-25 Budget Addressing Critical Priorities for …

(7 days ago) WebMental Health Providing $55 million to establish 200 new inpatient psychiatric beds at State-run facilities. Investing $33 million to enhance mental health …

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/senate-passes-2024-25-budget-addressing-critical-priorities-new

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Who Is Max Azzarello? The Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside …

(7 days ago) WebStanding in the afternoon chill, the man, Max Azzarello, 37, of St. Augustine, Fla., threw pamphlets into the air before dousing himself with an accelerant and setting …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/max-azzarello-man-fire-trump.html

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Wisconsin charity grants $20k to GBAPS for mental health …

(Just Now) WebGREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Wisconsin charity is granting $20,000 to Green Bay Public Schools to support mental health initiatives and programs. WEA …

https://www.wbay.com/2024/04/27/wisconsin-charity-grants-20k-gbaps-mental-health-programs/

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