First Responder Resiliency:Smashing the Stigma (full length documentary)
First Responder Resiliency:Smashing the Stigma. Full length documentary.
You can view it at smashingthestigma.com.
mental health
First Responder Resiliency:Smashing the Stigma (trailer)
First Responder Resilience:Smashing the Stigma. A documentary by Tania Glenn.
Insight Timer, a meditation resource
Stress in the workplace and at home is a reality for many first responders. Left unchecked it could impact your health in negative ways. Stressors have a major influence upon mood, our sense of well-being, behavior, and health. (Schneiderman, Ironson, Siegel. 2005)
Taking a few minutes each day for yourself can have a great impact on your overall health and wellbeing.
Meditation may actually help to reduce stress, improve focus, mood and even sleep.
What You Need to Know about Fire Fighters in Recovery
Family members and loved ones of fire fighters have one of the most important roles in the fire service - being the support to someone who spends his/her time saving others.
PTSD and Firefighters
Check out this informative article about the rates of PTSD in firefighters.
The article has several links to resources that will help with understanding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills for PTSD.
Click here to read the article - PTSD Rates in Firefighters
Proven Treatments for PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. After being involved in traumatic events themselves or witnessing traumatic events, it is common for most people to experience symptoms like upsetting memories, bad memories, and trouble sleeping (ptsd.va.gov). However, if the symptoms continue longer than a month or several months, a diagnosis of PTSD is possible and you would want to meet with a mental health provider for accurate assessment and diagnosis.
The Practice of Mindfulness
We’ve all heard the word “mindfulness” being thrown around lately as if it’s a new trend. The truth is, the practice of mindfulness has been around for quite some time! Traditionally and historically practiced in Western cultures, the practice of mindfulness has been shown to have numerous benefits. Mindfulness, depending on who you ask, can have several meanings. However, at the most basic level, the concept of mindfulness simply means intentionally and purposefully paying attention to the present moment without judgment (Kabat-Zinn, 1994, as cited in Williams, 2017).
Texas Neuro Rehab Center
Residential treatment center that includes behavioral health and substance abuse treatment for children (8+ years old) and adults. Services include medical detox, short term evaluation, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment.
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