/mental-health Mental Health en-US Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-8-things-id-tell-my-21-year-old-ems-self-qTkHpWDumT0bOrcu/ If only I knew then what I think I know now, I might have enjoyed the ride of a lifetime even more than I did Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:48:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-8-things-id-tell-my-21-year-old-ems-self-qTkHpWDumT0bOrcu/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:12:16 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-8-things-id-tell-my-21-year-old-ems-self-qTkHpWDumT0bOrcu/ If only I knew then what I think I know now, I might have enjoyed the ride of a lifetime even more than I did Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:48:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-8-things-id-tell-my-21-year-old-ems-self-qTkHpWDumT0bOrcu/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:12:16 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /mental-health/charging-your-emotional-battery 7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:24:06 GMT /mental-health/charging-your-emotional-battery /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/setting-yourself-up-for-retirement-VRUstll3WPZ7ihFr/ Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:48:21 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/setting-yourself-up-for-retirement-VRUstll3WPZ7ihFr/ /community-paramedicine/the-hidden-risks-of-emotional-attachment-in-community-paramedicine 6 intentional ways to reduce the emotional burden on patients and paramedics Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:17:01 GMT /community-paramedicine/the-hidden-risks-of-emotional-attachment-in-community-paramedicine /what-paramedics-want/combatting-burnout-in-ems-workplace-strategies-for-better-mental-health-support Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:11:41 GMT /what-paramedics-want/combatting-burnout-in-ems-workplace-strategies-for-better-mental-health-support /community-paramedicine/conn-crisis-team-continues-to-expand-services New Haven's Elm City COMPASS has responded to nearly 2,000 calls, mostly coming from public safety dispatchers Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/conn-crisis-team-continues-to-expand-services /paramedic-chief/articles/making-your-eap-work-for-your-employees-lXF9j8ZYaekYocec/ Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experiences Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:37:51 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/making-your-eap-work-for-your-employees-lXF9j8ZYaekYocec/ /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/high-risk-hobbies-first-responder-safety-off-the-job-iOVHugsTDJVoFJMk/ Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:27:49 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/high-risk-hobbies-first-responder-safety-off-the-job-iOVHugsTDJVoFJMk/ /las-vegas-shooting/articles/we-knew-then-shots-were-being-fired-T9qCcIDhR2sOkFbP/ Seven years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:12:00 GMT /las-vegas-shooting/articles/we-knew-then-shots-were-being-fired-T9qCcIDhR2sOkFbP/ /wellness-week/videos/creating-and-supporting-resilient-responders-fMEVm1qX4P95hMU5/ Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this episode of Inside EMS Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:46:25 GMT /wellness-week/videos/creating-and-supporting-resilient-responders-fMEVm1qX4P95hMU5/ /mental-health/videos/remember-2-things-the-after-effects-of-a-disaster-response-b5sdTY88ROjuURcC/ Is your agency prepared? Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:51:58 GMT /mental-health/videos/remember-2-things-the-after-effects-of-a-disaster-response-b5sdTY88ROjuURcC/ /mental-health/articles/suicide-in-older-men-a-community-health-emergency-vqCGfW7RqKwq0hyv/ Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:16:22 GMT /mental-health/articles/suicide-in-older-men-a-community-health-emergency-vqCGfW7RqKwq0hyv/ /mental-health/when-is-the-right-time-for-therapy-for-first-responders Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:17:07 GMT /mental-health/when-is-the-right-time-for-therapy-for-first-responders /9-11/articles/the-anniversary-effect-processing-the-pain-year-after-year-RUDRjNTjj3GbljTq/ Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:59:59 GMT /9-11/articles/the-anniversary-effect-processing-the-pain-year-after-year-RUDRjNTjj3GbljTq/ /9-11/articles/5-ways-to-commemorate-911-as-a-first-responder-hqFw01HRaBQoGoDQ/ Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:10:27 GMT /9-11/articles/5-ways-to-commemorate-911-as-a-first-responder-hqFw01HRaBQoGoDQ/ /health-wellness/safeguarding-our-heroes-a-holistic-approach-to-first-responder-safety-and-wellness Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:17:43 GMT /health-wellness/safeguarding-our-heroes-a-holistic-approach-to-first-responder-safety-and-wellness /patient-care/articles/remain-calm-assessing-and-treating-panic-attacks-b0yagYojdd7YrTUQ/ Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency. Learn to assess and treat. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:35:18 GMT /patient-care/articles/remain-calm-assessing-and-treating-panic-attacks-b0yagYojdd7YrTUQ/ /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, 23 Aug 2024 15:26:47 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/4-things-ems-providers-need-to-know-about-hyperventilation-syndrome-7AwnOLyZxCZOB22J/ /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/laughter-may-be-the-best-medicine-but-only-if-we-titrate-it-to-effect-XMObvFxkEBCW11yR/ 8 ways to moderate humor to improve patient connection and care, and avoid taking it too far Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:51:44 GMT /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/laughter-may-be-the-best-medicine-but-only-if-we-titrate-it-to-effect-XMObvFxkEBCW11yR/ /patient-care/articles/keep-your-cliches-and-lose-the-labels-v74WfX7YrciQwnCb/ Better communication improves response to interventions, increasing patient satisfaction and outcomes, while decreasing job-related stress Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:45:17 GMT /patient-care/articles/keep-your-cliches-and-lose-the-labels-v74WfX7YrciQwnCb/ /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-leader-playbook/leadership-lessons-from-simone-biles-responding-to-our-limits Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:45:11 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/leadership-lessons-from-simone-biles-responding-to-our-limits /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 /mental-health/w-va-paramedics-death-highlights-the-importance-of-mental-health The Kanawha County paramedic was known for trying to uplift those around her Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:20:01 GMT /mental-health/w-va-paramedics-death-highlights-the-importance-of-mental-health /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/ /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/reignite-ems-passion-by-banishing-burnout-ebook-nOUYcchTzJENQ8hZ/ A guide to reducing stress by improving mental, physical, relationship and career health Mon, 23 May 2022 19:55:51 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/reignite-ems-passion-by-banishing-burnout-ebook-nOUYcchTzJENQ8hZ/ /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 /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/