The Dangers of Addiction for First Responders First responders are often (rightfully) touted as heroes. As the name states, they’re often the first to arrive at a traumatic scene, and they tend to run toward danger instead of away from it if it means being able to help someone else. […]
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Most of us think we have a basic idea of what trauma is and what it looks like. Unfortunately, those thoughts and ideas have likely been influenced by media, television, movies, and even anecdotes from people in our lives. Trauma is often far more nuanced than what you might see […]
How to Watch for the Signs of PTSD in First Responders First responders are viewed as heroes for a good reason. They run toward danger instead of away from it. They help people in need. Often, they put their own lives on the back burner to take care of others, […]
Have you experienced extreme amounts of stress? Do you worry too much about things you probably shouldn’t? Is this stress or worry keeping you from doing things you used to love? Whether you’ve recently experienced these feelings or if they’ve been around for a while, you don’t have to “just […]