The following research used a paper and pencil survey to assess programming for mental
health and wellness in 7742 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. A total …

Traumatic events, irregular shifts, and other job-related stressors impact the mental health of
law enforcement officers. However, little information exists regarding the availability and …

The culture of policing is thought to emphasize maladaptive methods of coping with stress,
such as the use of alcohol, rather than seeking out mental health services. The current paper …

The current research provides a national snapshot of availability, access, and perceived
effectiveness of wellness services and help-seeking stigma. This study is based on a sample …

Historically, few resources exist for law enforcement that promote mental wellness in officers,
leaving departments deficient in how to promote such an important aspect of wellness …

Police experience a documented, elevated need for mental health (MH) care due to the
significant chronic stressors and acute traumatic experiences that characterize police work …

Critical incidents, organizational stressors, and other police work-related stressors often
result in officers suffering negative outcomes such as post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol …

Mental disorders are prevalent among public safety personnel (PSP) yet many people
working across public safety professions appear reluctant to seek care for mental health …

There has been an increase in wellness programming within police agencies across the US
We examined factors contributing to and inhibiting use of within-department and external …

This study examines mental health-focused training in law enforcement academies and
police departments across the USA. Results show that education and training on mental …