Table of Contents: Volume 1
The importance of recognizing and managing critical indicents can not be overstated, and this issue discusses how stress is addressed and managed in the work place, for emergency medical dispatchers, and as a public health concern. Also, for the first time, the Journal is publishing a book review that will be of interest to all readers.
- Original researchThis research focused on the potential for and existence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) and ways to prevent it.
- Case studiesThe process of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) was examined by surveying 153 respondents in Western Pennsylvania. Results indicated that CISM was helpful in a large number of participants.
- Scholarly reviewsPsychological first aid (PFA) has been universally endorsed as an important addition to the corpus of mental health-related support services.
- Original researchMany 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,