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Top 3 Common Mental Health Challenges among Police Officers

Top 3 Common Mental Health Challenges among Police Officers

The job of a police officer is continually stressful, and exposure to trauma can happen any day at any time. Because there is rarely time…
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Firefighters in Crisis: Psychological Distress and Alcohol Abuse

Firefighters in Crisis: Psychological Distress and Alcohol Abuse

Firefighters across the country hit the bars and popped open beers on St. Patrick’s Day as a matter of course. For many, heading to the bar…
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Patience: What It Means and Why You Need It as a CO

Patience: What It Means and Why You Need It as a CO

Patience is one of the many important personality traits that are necessary to develop during treatment and recovery. Because frustrations…
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Police Officers and Alcoholism: What You Need to Know

Police Officers and Alcoholism: What You Need to Know

When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many law enforcement officers head to the bars, ready to relax with a few drinks and put the job on…
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Fire Fighters
When the Job Becomes Our Identity

When the Job Becomes Our Identity

The life of a firefighter often revolves around the firehouse. Long shifts, extensive trainings, dependence upon one another on the job…
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Substance Use Disorders: Training Management to Identify Signs of SUDs and Intoxication

As firefighters are promoted through the ranks, their experience on the job is essential to their ability to thrive in their new roles…
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EMDR: Is It the Answer to PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is unfortunately a common diagnosis among first responders. Chronic exposure to traumatic events and…
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Police
How to Speak up about Suicide on the Job

How to Speak up about Suicide on the Job

According to the National Study of Police Suicides, 143 officers took their own lives in 2009. In 2012, that number dropped to 126, and in…
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Is a Fellow Police Officer Facing Alcoholism? Don’t Ignore These 5 Signs

Is a Fellow Police Officer Facing Alcoholism? Don’t Ignore These 5 Signs

If someone on the job is struggling with an alcohol use disorder, there is no way to avoid the negative impact it can have on the entire…
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Is PTSD Treatment Effective for Police Officers?

Is PTSD Treatment Effective for Police Officers?

For anyone who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recommended treatment involves a unique combination of traditional…
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