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First Responder Mental Health, Kira Swensen, Timothy Keady, Maren Wright Voss
First Responder Mental Health, Kira Swensen, Timothy Keady, Maren Wright Voss
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Communities spend thousands of dollars on first responders to protect them physically: body armor for law enforcement officers, heat resistant gear for firefighters, gloves and reflective clothing for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. Supporting and investing in programs related to first responders’ mental health is equally important in keeping their minds safe. First responders train long hours each year to stay prepared for almost any situation. In the past, training has centered around physical safety and job efficiency. In recent years, efforts have been made to include mental health training and reduce the stigma associated with mental health for first …
The Death Experience: Helping Parents Understand Childhood Grief, Naomi Weeks, Kimber Peart
The Death Experience: Helping Parents Understand Childhood Grief, Naomi Weeks, Kimber Peart
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Children sometimes experience the loss of someone they love or are close to, or may be suffering from a life-threatening illness themselves. This fact sheet provides a brief insight into how to help children cope with death.