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Building a Unified Support Network for Veterans and First Responders

First Responders Foundation

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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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

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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Four signs a first responder may be suffering from post traumatic stress

First Responder Wellness

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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The Silent Crisis: The impact of paediatric hospital social admissions

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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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How Does Compassion Fatigue Affect First Responders?

First Responder Wellness

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 Advances Boarding Solutions

ACEP Now

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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Maintaining Resilience and Mental Health in the EMS Profession

NCOAE

The suicide rate among emergency medical service (EMS) professionals rose a shocking 38 percent since 2009, according to a study published in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. But as shocking as that statistic is, it should come as no surprise. You spend half your first day off catching up on sleep, doing chores, and running errands.

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