First Responders Foundation

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Whether it’s access to mental health services, peer support, or simply knowing someone is there to listen, this network helps ease the burdens of life after service. Many Veterans and first responders struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and physical injuries.

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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. For more information, visit First Responders Foundation , or contact us.

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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). These intrusive thoughts can lead to vivid dreams or nightmares and even flashbacks.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 19, 2024

There is growing concern about the continued use of acute paediatric hospitals to care for children with complex disabilities, mental health, and child protection needs. In 2019, 14% of all child and adolescent mental health patients were treated in approved adult hospitals.

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EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

One study found that mental health ED visits for children increased by 8% annually with 13% of those children presenting again within 6 months. They identified that patients with psychotic disorders, disruptive or impulse control disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders were at higher risk for having revisits.

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First Responder Wellness

MARCH 27, 2023

In the emergency services community, compassion fatigue can often be thought of as the emotional exhaustion manifesting itself as the reduced ability of a responder to engage with empathy or compassion toward the person they are helping. It is the strain and burden associated with prolonged exposure of feeling another’s pain or suffering.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 12, 2024

This bill would make assaulting a health care worker a federal crime and create grants to empower emergency departments to enact solutions that work best for their community, while ensuring critical protections for patients in mental health crisis or who may be limited in capacity.

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