All Articles tagged ptsd

• Original research
  June 15, 2023 EDT
  The Unseen Link: Healing Modalities and Emergency Response
  Alia Stinson

  Prior to recent scientific research, ‘alternative’ methods of wellness and healing were largely ignored and dismissed within conventional medicine. Some change of mindset legitimizes the use of non-conventional methods.

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• Original research
  March 15, 2023 EDT
  Assessment of Program Effectiveness of Counseling Services in 911 Telecommunication Centers
  Nicole KinkadeOgbochi McKinneyLevi GarrettJanet Bonome

  Telecommunicators are the essential link between the public and first responders but have been often under-recognized for the roles they play and the toll it takes on their mental health.

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• ESSAY
  June 14, 2022 EDT
  THE LINK BETWEEN SUBCULTURES AND TRAUMATIC STRESS: BARRIERS TO SUPPORT, STABILIZATION AND RECOVERY
  Wayne Maxwell

  The role of culture and subculture are regularly identified as factors contributing to the development of acute immediate and post incident traumatic stress.

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• Original research
  June 15, 2021 EDT
  So, You Want to Work with Fire Fighters: A Guide For Clinicians, Enhancing Competency when Working with Fire Service Members
  John A Caruso

  The dangers firefighters are exposed to are significant in number and intensity.The fire service culture is very unique and is often its own barrier to treatment.

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• Original research
  September 15, 2020 EDT
  PROBABLE PTSD, SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, AND AN EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS OF ITEM RESPONSES IN CANADIAN STEELWORKERS AFTER WORKPLACE TRAUMAS
  Cian L. Dabrowski, M.S.Jeffrey M. Lating, Ph.DMartin F. Sherman, Ph.DMatthew W. Kirkhart, Ph.DDavid Breen, Psy.D

  Documentation of the emotional effects of experiencing trauma has been evident for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

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• Editorial
  September 15, 2020 EDT
  Editorial Column
  Victor Welzant

  In this issue we are pleased to provide you with information of a variety of issues including whistleblowing, COVID-19, and workplace trauma.

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• Original research
  March 18, 2020 EDT
  Emergency Medical Dispatchers and PTSD
  Wendy Lou Bundy

  This research focused on the potential for and existence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) and ways to prevent it.

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• Original research
  March 18, 2020 EDT
  Critical Incident in Workplace: Safety, Functional and Administrative Issues
  Wayne Maxwell

  Many organizations respond to employee and family needs for support when critical incidents occur. The services provided may range from psychological first aid, to critical incident stress management,

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• Original research
  December 16, 2019 EDT
  PTSD and Suicide Within the Fire and Emergency Services
  John A. Caruso

  Research into PTSD and suicide within the fire/emergency services has revealed levels of distress among department personnel that is at epidemic levels

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• Editorial
  September 11, 2019 EDT
  Editorial
  Victor Welzant

  An introduction to the second edition of Volume 1

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• Case studies
  April 24, 2019 EDT
  Building Resilience from Survivor Guilt After a Traumatic Event
  Veronica PowellMonique Swift

  Following mass casualty events, survivors are often considered the lucky ones. But they are often plagued with complex feelings of guilt that require sensitive strategies to manage well.

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