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Changing the mental health conversation, one swing at a time
Next18, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit, offers retreats for military veterans and first responders that combine the game of golf with mental wellness education.Read More
- October 20, 2026
- 3 min
RapidSOS, Siento Gives First Responders Access to Peer Support
Siento and RapidSOS announced a new collaboration. The integration creates a button in RapidSOS Unite and the field responder app (IamResponding) that allows any first responder to instantly access Siento’s...Read More
- October 16, 2026
- 3 min
First Responder Wellness Division talks about the “Not One Mor” campaign
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s First Responder Wellness Division is working to support the mental health of law enforcement officers, firefighters, dispatchers and other emergency personnel.Read More
- September 23, 2026
- 3 min
Health: The Fight For The Health Of 9/11 First Responders
Twenty-five years after 9/11, first responders continue to face lasting health consequences from their service at Ground Zero. NPR examines their ongoing fight for medical care, recognition and support—and the...Read More
- September 8, 2026
- 4 min
Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders
Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during the World Trade Center attacks, even 25 years on.Read More
- September 2, 2026
- 3 min
Oro, a trauma support dog for first responders, is the future of addressing mental health needs, officials say
While rescue crews spent nearly two days searching for a 5-year-old girl swept out in a rip current off Treasure Island, Laguna Beach Fire Capt. Pat Cary spent dozens of...Read More
- August 26, 2026
- 3 min
Moral Injury in the Texas First Responder Workforce: Findings and Policy Recommendations
Moral injury affects nearly two-thirds of Texas first responders, yet remains undiagnosed and untreated. Targeted screening and evidence-based intervention can change that.Read More
- August 6, 2026
- 4 min
Casper Police Department seeks grant to improve mental health programs within the department
Mental health is becoming more and more of a priority, especially for the officers at the Casper Police Department (CPD).Read More
- July 31, 2026
- 3 min
New Study Reveals Urgent Need for Expanded Mental Health Services for First Responders
Due to the unique nature of their work, first responders are routinely exposed to traumatic situations and tremendous amounts of stress that can lead to a variety of mental health...Read More
- July 8, 2026
Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Allocate $40 Million to First Responder PTSD Fund
Bipartisan Budget Correction Bill Supports Ohio’s First RespondersRead More
- June 10, 2026
- 2 min