Fitness & Health
The stress of police work nearly forced me into early retirement, but my career was saved by the ancient practice of yoga
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Treatment is available to help responders struggling with mental health disorders and substance use
The LEO was found dead of a gunshot wound in a car behind his police department
The sheriff’s deputy was a leader in the city’s gay community, and a state legislator said he “lifted up every room he ever stepped foot in”
Good police officers are experts at hiding their emotions, so only a partner or very close co-worker may see the warning signs
The body of the detective was discovered in bushes with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
Both organizational stress and responding to critical incidents impact the mental health of officers nationwide
The center offers confidential counseling, crisis support and emergency management to all public safety employees and their immediate families
The LEO was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his patrol vehicle
First responders say that requiring a physical injury is inconsistent with the definition of PTSD, which says a physical injury is not needed for a diagnosis
