Implications of Near-Death Experiences for Emergency Medical Services
Explore near-death experiences, consciousness and evolving definitions of death as it applies to EMS clinicians and patient care.
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Mental Health and Wellness
JEMS™ archive on mental health and wellness is critically important as paramedics and EMTs frequently encounter traumatic situations, long hours, and physically demanding tasks, which can bring on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Addressing mental health issues proactively through comprehensive support programs, training and a supportive work environment can significantly improve the overall health, job satisfaction and performance of EMS providers.
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Intimate Partner Violence in Emergency Medical Services: A Literature Review
Learn how EMS providers can identify and support victims through improved training and education.
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‘It Takes a Toll’: New York’s First Responders Plagued by Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Many of the New Yorkers who’ve dedicated their careers to saving their neighbors' lives have at one point considered taking their own.
9 min read
Bonnie Rumilly’s Journey Through Trauma and Resilience
EMS Improv Podcast host Eric Chase welcomes Bonnie Rumilly to the podcast.
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Insights from First Responders on Mental Wellness
Mark Flauter talks with paramedic Rachel Belcher to explore the often-overlooked topic of duty-bound grief.
Most NY First Responders Experience Mental Health Challenges, Survey Finds
A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.
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Beyond the Call: Mental Health First Aid for First Responders
First responders face increasing mental health emergencies. Here’s how mental health first aid training can bridge the gap in care.
8 min read
Normal for Us: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of EMS Professionals
Alanna Badgley responds to the recently released New York State First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment.
7 min read
Healing the Wounded Helper: A Ketamine Therapy Retreat for Women in EMS
Female EMS providers find relief from the stresses of the job thanks to Ketamine.
12 min read
Grief On the Front Line: Managing Our Hidden Wounds
Understanding duty-bound grief is much like understanding first responders themselves—it’s complicated.
15 min read
Here’s What First Responders Can Learn from Apollo 13 Astronauts
Apollo 13 astronauts did not hesitate to ask for help. Neither should first responders.
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The Importance of a Proactive Approach to Mental Well-Being in First Responders
EMS clinicians routinely face life-threatening, emotionally stressful situations. To address this, EMS providers need a holistic mental wellness framework.
7 min read
Amid Wildfire Trauma, LA County Dispatches Mental Health Workers to Evacuees
Wildfires have become a recurring experience for many Angelenos, making it difficult for people to feel safe in their home or able to go about…
7 min read
Not A-Fib Podcast: Tom Yahnke
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Tom Yahnke joins the podcast to discuss peer support teams.
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