PTSD
Unlike common approaches to wellness, COMPASS is designed to tailor program implementation to the conditions that are unique to each agency
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Tactically sound officers, with the best officer survival skills and training, seem to suffer the most in the aftermath of getting shot. Read on to understand why
The mission of the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of First Responder Wellness is to encourage self-care and mental wellness for Ohio’s first responders
We need to be committed to exploring novel approaches and agency successes to boost officer well-being
Here’s what a therapist wants law enforcement officers to know about taking care of post-traumatic stress injury
Police agencies understand that officers have to care for both their minds and bodies
Police leaders must recognize the importance of a physically and mentally healthy workforce and address occupational stress among personnel
Therapist Marie Ridgeway on the role of therapy in improving officer mental health
Download this guide to access resources and strategies to improve officer mental well-being
Eliminating the distressing sights and sounds of the job is impossible, but we can better prepare first responders for dealing with emotional scenes
Dogs and handlers can establish a collective rapport that helps individuals in the immediate aftermath of an event
Providing emotional support in the aftermath of critical incidents is the mission of this certified animal assistance organization
While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider
The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events
It’s no secret that the stress of police work can bleed into your off-duty life. But it doesn’t have to be debilitating
House Bill 562 allows 48 hours of time off post-critical incident, but issues of messaging and pay are vital to ensuring peace officer support
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 562, which allows a 48-hour leave following a critical incident
Warriors Heart offers tested treatments by competent mental health professionals that can help restore your life
It is important to recognize how individual officers respond to trauma
Witnessing despicable evil shatters an officer’s assumptions about how the world is supposed to work
“When you are dealing with things like a mass casualty with children, it is going to penetrate your armor.”
It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network
Why first responders should seek treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear
This gut-wrenching story details an officer’s battle with PTSI while offering a psychologist’s insights about trauma and healing
The Tampa Police Department is looking to double its already 15-person strong chaplain program
Sticking to the status quo affects our wellbeing; here’s an examination of the importance of personal and professional growth in law enforcement
Woman’s journey to recovery fosters healing for military veterans, first responders
Minneapolis has paid out more than $22 million for PTSD-related claims since 2020
It’s not just about eating right and exercise; the wellness team also focuses on the mind-body-soul connection
Can a children’s book help prepare a family for the consequences of trauma-focused career fields?
A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it’s a matter of life and death for their coworkers
Improving the ability of LEOs to recognize when to seek help
