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First Responder Heart Health

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This integrative therapeutic approach can help a police officer who has experienced a traumatic event find a way to deal with distressing memories
Taking note of early signs and providing realistic interventions is critical to preventing future suicides
Suicide touches all demographics and the aftermath touches many lives
We adapted the National Alliance on Mental Illness suggestions for fighting mental health stigma to the unique demands and challenges of being a police officer
Cops are dying by their own hand and many suffer in silence for fear of the stigma they may face from their department
Officers train together to manage violence, discuss the latest tactics and have a commitment to ensure they all go home, but rarely discuss their mental health