Emotional Wellbeing

Officers know that their work entails navigating and struggling with stress; here's why personal wellness advocacy is important

Multitasking is a persistent myth that robs people of creativity and productivity, and causes mistakes – which is concerning for responders

Emotional intelligence is a key part of being a successful communicator

You must take care of yourself and your own well-being before you can be called upon to reliably take care of others

It's important to find a focused habit that energizes you and returns you to yourself as whole and complete

When negative thoughts become habitual or are applied in the wrong context, they can be damaging

Police leaders must address why officers are not accessing internal resources to seek help

Law enforcement officers need to be proactive in self-care to ensure they are resilient in the midst of loss and trauma

Identifying the symptoms of stress in your life will help you to develop a personal resilience plan

The Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act aims to better understand and prevent suicides among current and past LEOs

Five takeaways on officer wellness from ‘Doc’ Springer

West Virginia’s opioid crisis sparks launch of initiatives to support mental and physical health among fire and police personnel

The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone

Mindfulness techniques can help ease stress and lead to better overall officer wellness. 

Officers need to be able to trust that the leaders of their organizations recognize the stigmas attached to accessing mental health treatment