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• Study reveals roadblocks to mental health counseling in first responders

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  First responders believe mental health is as important as physical health, but feel that there are repercussions for seeking help

• A firefighter’s guide to stress and well-being

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  The natural practice of mind and body awareness provides a powerful foundation for personal strength

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• 10 strategies for minimizing stress and anxiety in fire service leadership

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  Follow this map to resiliency to overcome challenges and find satisfaction in leading your fire department

• Good health and good sleep, how firefighters can cope

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  Strategies for mitigating sleep disorders in the fire house, from caffeine to sleep quarters

• 4 leadership lessons from the Donner Party

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  Information gathering and effective leadership places a huge role in uniting around a common goal

• Firefighters must practice self-care to achieve post-traumatic growth

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  In the wake of tragedies, first responders must be willing to listen to their emotions and practice self-care whenever possible

• Planning for trauma: How to protect firefighter mental health

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  Communication at home, recognizing PTSD throughout the ranks and preparing in advance can help firefighters handle the consequences of the trauma they experience

• Why firefighters need to practice self-care before caring for others

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  Take note of the stress firefighting takes on your body and wellbeing, and address mental health by taking action to reduce stress

• Treating invisible wounds: Addressing firefighter stress

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  Support colleagues to neutralize the negative effects stress can have on firefighter mental and physical health

• Disaster mental health: Meeting the unique needs of first responders

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  Plan ahead and use all the resources at your disposal to help firefighters suffering from PTSD related to disaster response

• Use the RESPOND method to assess firefighter PTSD

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  Regular assessment can help mitigate the effects of trauma on firefighters’ emotional health and well-being

• 3 steps to a fire service behavioral health size-up

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  The VCOS report issues directives for advocating for firefighter mental health education, resources and support programs

• Fire captain starts program to help colleagues with PTSD

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  Capt. Leslie Asbury teamed up with Battalion Chief Tim Spencer to help firefighters with stress after one of her colleagues attempted suicide

• Treating first responder mental health, addiction, PTSD and suicide

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  A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home

• Fit for duty: How to be a resilient responder

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  Fit for duty does not always mean being physically fit; it also refers to being resilient to the stress and emotional impacts of the job

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