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The Mental Health Field Has a Trust Problem With Police
Countless police officers need mental health care, but many distrust the field. Police officers face high rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide. Many officers distrust therapists and avoid seeking mental...Read More
- May 29, 2026
The Room 16 Protocol: A Protocol for Supporting First Responders in Mental Health Crisis
First responders face elevated risks for mental health crises due to occupational stress and repeated exposure to trauma. In response, our hospital emergency department (ED) and a local first responder...Read More
- May 8, 2026
- 4 min
When the helpers ‘feel helpless’: First responders get a boost in mental health support
But long-standing stigma in public safety professions remains a major barrier to care.Read More
- May 6, 2026
- 4 min
Setting standards of care for brain injuries in first responders
Experts find consensus on first-ever protocol guidelinesRead More
- April 8, 2026
- 4 min
First Due introduces exposure tracking management for first responder health and wellness
First Due, the leading provider of cloud-based Fire & EMS software, has announced the launch of Health & Wellness, a new module focused on responder safety and occupational healthRead More
- May 15, 2025
- 3 min read
From Reactive to Proactive: Building a Culture of Mental Health in the Firehouse
As firefighters, you dedicate your careers to protecting lives and property. But somewhere along the line, one critical asset gets neglected—your mental health.Read More
- May 12, 2025
- 4 min read
‘Unbearable Burden’: Suicide, Mental Health Now Key Concerns for First Responders
Delve into the growing mental health crisis facing first responders, as this article highlights rising suicide rates and emerging wellness programs like peer support and on-call psychologists aimed at addressing...Read More
- April 24, 2025
- 4 min read
COVID anniversary shines new light on effort to support doctors’ mental health
As the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 approaches, the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act aims to combat burnout and mental health challenges among healthcare professionals. Emergency physicians Dr....Read More
- March 17, 2025
First Responder Wellness Act Would Create Mental Health Hotline
The First Responder Wellness Act proposes a dedicated mental health hotline for first responders, similar to the Veterans Crisis Line. This initiative aims to provide crisis support and mental health...Read More
- February 28, 2025
- 3 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