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Burnout, balance and resilience: Hard-won lessons from women in policing
From pregnancy to menopause, female officers reveal the strategies that sustain long careers in a culture that rarely slows downRead More
- March 9, 2026
- 4 min read
From peer support to therapy dogs, Brevard first responders find new ways to heal
Brevard County explores new mental health support strategies for first responders, including firefighters, police and therapy dogs, to better address stress and trauma.Read More
- January 20, 2026
- 3 min read
Why most co-responder programs fail and how to build one that works
Why most co-responder programs fail and how to build one that works, expert insights on design flaws, leadership roles, data tracking and sustainable strategies for effective mental health crisis response.Read More
- January 18, 2026
- 3 min read
How mental health impacts first responders
The recent death by suicide of an off-duty Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper is sparking continued conversation about first responders and their mental health.Read More
- January 1, 2026
- 3 min read
The importance of first responder mental health
Learn why first responders face unique mental health challenges and expert-recommended strategies for support, resilience, and well-being.Read More
- October 27, 2025
- 3 min read
First responders seek to address mental health crisis among their colleagues
From decades in the field to retirement, first responders share the mental health challenges they face and how support programs are helping heal trauma.Read More
- September 11, 2025
- 4 min read
‘We spend our careers living and seeing trauma’: New program launched to help first responders
First responders in Palm Beach County now have a new lifeline when facing mental health crises. The newly launched First Responder (+) Care Program at Delray Medical Center provides immediate...Read More
- July 24, 2025
- 3 min read
Elevating First Responder Mental Health Research and Its Effect on Communities
First responders are the first people on scene to offer help during an emergency. Researchers with the CU Center for COMBAT Research say it’s increasingly important to learn more about...Read More
- March 27, 2025
- 5 min read
Two Harris County deputies die by suicide, highlighting need for mental health support among first responders
Two Harris County deputies recently died by suicide, underscoring the critical need for mental health support among first responders. Dr. Ron Acierno of UTHealth Houston emphasizes the importance of addressing...Read More
- March 19, 2025
- 4 min read
Elevating First Responder Mental Health Research and Its Effect on Communities
Discover how groundbreaking first responder mental health research at CU Anschutz is boosting community well-being and transforming emergency care.Read More
- February 25, 2025
- 4 min read