Under the Helmet: Performing An Internal Size-Up; A Proactive Approach To Ensuring Mental Wellness

International Association of Fire Chiefs. 07/2017 This 42-page report brings awareness about the fire and emergency services ' emotional and behavioral health problems, and emphasizes the importance of changing the culture. It contains background information, statistics, resources, and action items for departments to use to ensure the mental wellness of their members, which is a necessary attribute for all public safety response personnel. The report provides information for members of the response community on the signs, symptoms, and actions necessary to protect themselves from the stressors. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - August 12, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news