Fitness & Health
This exclusive PTSD screening quiz can help determine if your symptoms are consistent with those of the diagnosis
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The program’s goal is to identify agencies conducting unique and innovative programs aimed to reduce risk factors and sharing the results with the LE community
Strain that leads to stress occurs through years of traumatic incidents and stressful experiences, which accumulate and often lead to psychological and physical health problems
It is not easy to speak about living wills. But for every first responder, it’s a conversation worth having.
The officer, who now suffers from PTSD, was fired in 2012 over his inability to return to the streets
The financial health of officers is extremely important to help reduce stress, alleviate ethical issues, maintain security clearances, and stop living paycheck-to-paycheck
Authorities said an officer who notified his wife that he planned to kill himself actually faked his own death and fled to Mexico
In addition to new officer transition, the program also matches veteran officers with veteran officers in distress
Colleagues and family members notified the department when they couldn’t contact the officer
Immediately after responding to an incident, Critical Incident Stress Team members start discussions with first responders about what to expect, both physically and mentally
Over fifty percent of first responders believe their supervisor will treat them differently if they bring up their mental health concerns
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