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Fostering resilience in first responder families
Discover 7 invaluable strategies for supporting the often overlooked heroes behind the badge. Learn how to foster resilience in first responder families, extending vital wellness resources to the unsung heroes...Read More
- March 6, 2024
- 3 min read
Creating a first responder wellness culture
Leaders set the tone for agency culture across the board — including when it comes to wellnessRead More
- February 21, 2024
- 4 min read
Prioritizing Mental Well-Being: A Crucial Call to Support Our First Responders
Explore the proactive approach by Hyattsville Police Department, highlighting the necessity of mental health support for first responders through mandated quarterly sessions with mental health professionals, addressing the unique stresses...Read More
- February 3, 2024
- 4 min read
Five Reasons the Mental Health of Police Officers Need to be a Priority
The call for better mental health support for police officers has never been louder. In this compelling read, we uncover the top five reasons why mental well-being should be at...Read More
- December 19, 2023
- 6 min read
Post Traumatic Growth: 3 Things We Can All Learn from First Responders
Emerging from the intense pressures of emergency response, some first responders experience not just post-traumatic stress but post-traumatic growth. This compelling Newsweek article uncovers three vital lessons on resilience and...Read More
- November 30, 2023
- 7 min read
Charlotte Police Work to Remove Mental Health Stigma
In Charlotte, police officers are taking bold strides towards changing perceptions around mental health. This timely article delves into the proactive approaches being adopted by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to...Read More
- November 29, 2023
- 6 min read
Four Suicides in L.A. and the Mental Health Problem in Law Enforcement
In the shadows of service, law enforcement officers face a silent opponent: mental health struggles. With a recent surge in officer suicides, this article from The Marshall Project takes an...Read More
- November 18, 2023
- 5 min read
Survey: Police Want More Training, Mental Health Support
In a groundbreaking survey, our nation's law enforcement officers speak out about the need for comprehensive mental health training and support. The findings reveal a pressing demand for tools and...Read More
- November 16, 2023
- 4 min read
Addressing Law Enforcement’s Mental Health Crisis
Faced with an ever-growing mental health crisis, law enforcement officers are standing at a crossroads of vulnerability and resilience. This Washington Examiner article sheds light on the quiet struggles behind...Read More
- October 23, 2023
- 4 min read
West Virginia lawmakers have struggled to address mental health among police, fire, and EMS. But for first responders with PTSD, the issue can’t wait
Serving on the front lines, first responders often carry invisible wounds. This Mountain State Spotlight feature reveals the silent battle with PTSD many faces and the crucial steps being taken...Read More
- October 2, 2023
- 9 min read