On the East Coast, the place where firefighters reside is called a firehouse. On the West Coast, it’s called a fire station. Misusing the terms — which may seem insignificant — can cause a shift in credibility when it comes to talking with fire and emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, said Angela Leath, a Mental … Seguir leyendo
Joel Davis became a First Aider to better serve the people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach Calif., where he works as a firefighter. But when he took the course, he knew he wanted to bring Mental Health First Aid to his entire fire department. A couple years later, Joel is doing just that – and … Seguir leyendo
“To this day, 18 years later, I can drive down Woodruff and Spring Streets and see the image of a 1-year-old who was shot by his father. Every single day, that image from 18 years ago is still in my head. And I’ve learned that’s normal.” Jason Cash is our 2 millionth Mental Health First … Seguir leyendo
Peer pressure in schools. Stress in the workplace. Negative memories you can’t let go of. Everyone faces personal challenges and their own journey to recovery. One of the things that makes Mental Health First Aid unique is tailored courses that meet the needs of specific populations. Whether you are a young adult in school, public … Seguir leyendo
Growing up, everyone I knew wanted to be a police officer, doctor or firefighter. Me? I wanted to be a psychologist. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and have experience providing case management services for people living with severe mental illnesses. I also served as a behavioral health technician for the U.S. Army … Seguir leyendo
Have you ever asked a firefighter, “What is the worst call you has ever been on?” Don’t! Your well-meaning question is like asking them to flip through the mental files of incidents they are trying to heal from. And as the memories flood back, they’re also thinking, “How can you possibly understand how bad ‘the … Seguir leyendo
Some days John McCormack feels like he can take on the world. But then he hears a baby cry or a siren wail, “and my heart starts pounding and I experience a gut-wrenching feeling,” he said. John is a paramedic with the NSW Ambulance in New South Wales, Australia, and he battles the symptoms of … Seguir leyendo
We don’t provide our services in a vacuum. We are people who provide services to other people. And like many first responders across the country, the Clifton Fire Department in Clifton, N.J., is seeing an increasing number of calls from people who are experiencing some kind of mental health or substance use crisis. This is … Seguir leyendo
By any measure, 2018 has been a difficult year for firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) personnel. Firefighters in California battled the worst fire season on record, and EMS personnel were on hand during and in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, not to mention several high-profile mass shootings. This month we are … Seguir leyendo
Statement by Betsy Schwartz, Vice President, Public Education and Strategic Initiatives, National Council for Mental Wellbeing WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 9, 2018) – As wildfires burn throughout California – making this the worst fire season in years – firefighters on the frontlines are working around the clock to beat back racing inferno. It’s difficult for most … Seguir leyendo
This post originally appeared on the Capitol Connector blog. View the original post. On Tuesday, May 8th, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing hosted briefings on Capitol Hill to highlight the importance of Mental Health First Aid training in helping communities respond to opioid overdoses and other substance use and mental health crises. The briefing … Seguir leyendo
Mental Health First Aid USA Launches New Module to Address Unique Needs of First Responders A training program to specifically target the mental health needs of firefighters and EMS workers WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 15, 2018) – With one out of every five persons experiencing a mental illness every year, it is highly probable that firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) … Seguir leyendo
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