PTSD

The mission of the Ohio Department of Public Safety's Office of First Responder Wellness is encourage self-care and mental wellness for Ohio’s first responders

Therapist Marie Ridgeway on the role of therapy in improving officer mental health

Police leaders must recognize the importance of a physically and mentally healthy workforce and address occupational stress among personnel

There are a variety of options at the federal, state and local level

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

Download this guide to access resources and strategies to improve officer mental well-being

While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider

Providing emotional support in the aftermath of critical incidents is the mission of this certified animal assistance organization

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

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