American Ambulance Association

JANUARY 24, 2024

From EMS.gov on January 24, 2024 Recent Announcements TODAY: Rural Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Training Grant Pre-Application Webinar The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a webinar […] The post Recent Announcements and New Resources on EMS.gov appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

Donations can fund health and wellness programs that support first responders in managing the stress and trauma that can come from their jobs. Supporting the overall well-being of first responders is crucial for their long-term health and effectiveness.

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First Responder Wellness

MARCH 30, 2022

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 30 percent of first responders suffer from a mental health condition, including post-traumatic stress (PTS).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 19, 2024

Children with mental health needs Many young people present to EDs for urgent assessment because of difficulty accessing specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and a lack of appropriate psychiatric placements for children adds pressure to acute hospitals. Available at: [link] 201991.pdf

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ACEP Now

MARCH 12, 2024

We must continue working to ensure an environment where each and every health care professional always has access to the necessary mental health care services they need and deserve, without fear of loss of licensure, loss of income, or other meaningful career setbacks associated with the stigma of getting the help they need.

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First Responder Wellness

MARCH 27, 2023

Compassion fatigue can adversely affect an individual’s personal, professional, and social functioning and can lead to psychological health concerns such as post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

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NCOAE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

First off, every EMS agency should have a wellness and resilience program that includes a variety of mental health services that focus on both prevention and assistance to help individuals when they’re suffering from mental health or emotional problems. Great advice, but how is that even possible?

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