5 Take-Aways from "First Responders" Episode

5 take-aways from "First Responders" episode

1. First responders are at a significantly higher risk of developing mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD compared to the general population

2. 20-22 service members take their own life every day.

3. PTSD was referred to as "shell shock" during WW1.

4. The average person deals with 3-4 traumas in a lifetime. Public service employees deal with 800+ throughout their 20 year career.

5. "Heroes Behind The Line" is an organization founded by Travis focused on providing FREE mental health services for emergency personnel.

Full episode available on all major streaming platforms under

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Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrmUMSf7iJLcdxvnl9P0o?si=08f405a1a3a84df7

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrmUMSf7iJLcdxvnl9P0o?si=08f405a1a3a84df7

Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-l-s/id1591999858?i=1000662958370

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/87emuQHO2S0?si=HsrOnxwsN9yJCgwZ

Let's keep changing lives!

Townsend

references:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cwVtnMMLdsjSQc1a7evRi?si=4c540e9184be4ee6

https://reliefmh.com/blog/first-responders-mental-health/#:~:text=Depression%20and%20PTSD%20are%20five,suicide%20than%20while%20on%20duty