/mental-health Mental Health en-US Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health Thu, 09 May 2024 17:47:46 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ /mental-health/feeling-down-walking-lifts-your-mood-makes-you-healthier As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” Wed, 08 May 2024 15:21:40 GMT /mental-health/feeling-down-walking-lifts-your-mood-makes-you-healthier /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health Thu, 09 May 2024 17:47:46 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ /mental-health/im-definitely-not-a-quitter-kate-smith-on-ems-and-obstacle-racing-as-an-amputee Listen to her extraordinary story of overcoming personal trauma and how obstacle course racing has helped her in her EMS career Thu, 09 May 2024 17:14:22 GMT /mental-health/im-definitely-not-a-quitter-kate-smith-on-ems-and-obstacle-racing-as-an-amputee /mental-health/feeling-down-walking-lifts-your-mood-makes-you-healthier As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” Wed, 08 May 2024 15:21:40 GMT /mental-health/feeling-down-walking-lifts-your-mood-makes-you-healthier /legislation-funding/ore-mayor-pushes-full-funding-of-mental-health-crisis-response-program Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler promoted funding to spare the non-police intervention service Fri, 03 May 2024 13:59:05 GMT /legislation-funding/ore-mayor-pushes-full-funding-of-mental-health-crisis-response-program /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living Fri, 03 May 2024 13:28:19 GMT /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders /paramedic-chief/articles/ems-chaplaincy-evidence-based-professional-practice-htUvy1t6oVZZJasV/ Allina Health EMS chaplain Russ Myers discusses EMS chaplain role and the research that supports efforts of EMS chaplains to aid EMTs and paramedics. Wed, 01 May 2024 17:44:22 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/ems-chaplaincy-evidence-based-professional-practice-htUvy1t6oVZZJasV/ /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ Here's an overview of what EMS chaplains do and how you can become one Wed, 01 May 2024 17:38:56 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ /marijuana/justice-department-considers-reclassifying-marijuana-recognizing-medical-uses DEA proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug but not make it legal for recreational use Wed, 01 May 2024 14:10:56 GMT /marijuana/justice-department-considers-reclassifying-marijuana-recognizing-medical-uses /mental-health/ohio-first-responders-work-to-improve-mental-health-wellness Agencies in Lima and Allen County work on peer support, EAP and training to help their public safety personnel Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /mental-health/ohio-first-responders-work-to-improve-mental-health-wellness /service-dog/therapy-dog-helps-mass-ems-providers-reduce-stress AMR's 'Freddie' helps EMTs, paramedics deal with traumatic calls Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT /service-dog/therapy-dog-helps-mass-ems-providers-reduce-stress /mental-health/always-look-at-the-baby The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:41:56 GMT /mental-health/always-look-at-the-baby /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/self-awareness-the-key-to-personal-and-professional-growth 5 tips to inspire and influence others, stop making assumptions, removes biases and build better relationships Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:11:28 GMT /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/self-awareness-the-key-to-personal-and-professional-growth /legal/check-in-on-your-people A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:49:48 GMT /legal/check-in-on-your-people /careers/to-stay-or-to-go-providing-care-in-your-hometown The rewards outweigh the challenges when it comes to serving your own community Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:47:22 GMT /careers/to-stay-or-to-go-providing-care-in-your-hometown /ems-poem-a-prayer-of-reflection "What drives us to do what we do?" Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:02:46 GMT /ems-poem-a-prayer-of-reflection /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work Don’t run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:18:02 GMT /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work /legal/colo-bans-leos-medics-from-using-term-excited-delirium-in-trainings-incident-reports The term has been banned from EMS training with the exception to describe its historical usage Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:34:44 GMT /legal/colo-bans-leos-medics-from-using-term-excited-delirium-in-trainings-incident-reports /behavioral-health/mont-first-responders-graduate-from-crisis-intervention-training-academy Missoula's Crisis Intervention Team training is based on actual incidents and focuses on communication, inter-agency networking Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:59:43 GMT /behavioral-health/mont-first-responders-graduate-from-crisis-intervention-training-academy /mental-health/new-resource-supports-first-responders-with-repetitive-head-impacts-and-mental-health-concerns The initiative addresses the complex interplay between repetitive head impacts, traumatic brain injuries and mental health symptoms among first responders Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:01:37 GMT /mental-health/new-resource-supports-first-responders-with-repetitive-head-impacts-and-mental-health-concerns /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ /lifestyle/is-clutter-bad-for-your-mental-health Nearly half of respondents said that the organization of their home has an impact on their mental health and 80% feel more motivated when their home isn’t cluttered Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:32:45 GMT /lifestyle/is-clutter-bad-for-your-mental-health /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-providers Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:20:42 GMT /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-providers /wellness-week/5-things-to-know-about-biohacking-and-its-impact-on-providers Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing? Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:54:33 GMT /wellness-week/5-things-to-know-about-biohacking-and-its-impact-on-providers /wellness-week/10-red-flag-phrases-for-first-responders-struggling-with-stress Be alert to these phrases and ready to be empathetic and non-judgmental Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:04:25 GMT /wellness-week/10-red-flag-phrases-for-first-responders-struggling-with-stress /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/provider-resiliency-not-just-a-head-game-qzLaCCy2Nked7Xbg/ Boston EMS implements nutrition, physical and mental wellness education, psychological first aid to meet the needs of its members Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:26:57 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/provider-resiliency-not-just-a-head-game-qzLaCCy2Nked7Xbg/ /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:42:44 GMT /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-hyperventilation-syndrome-7AwnOLyZxCZOB22J/ Understand the role of pulse oximetry and waveform capnography to assess and treat patients who are hyperventilating Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:02:33 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-hyperventilation-syndrome-7AwnOLyZxCZOB22J/ /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/how-to-build-an-ice-bath-a-comprehensive-guide-to-convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-cold-plunge-Fv4GOEtVj7czGpmO/ Take control of your recovery and wellbeing with this guide to creating your own plunge experience in the comfort of your home Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:08:04 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/how-to-build-an-ice-bath-a-comprehensive-guide-to-convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-cold-plunge-Fv4GOEtVj7czGpmO/ /mental-health/always-look-at-the-baby The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:41:56 GMT /mental-health/always-look-at-the-baby