First responders, such as paramedics and firefighters, encounter duty-related traumatic
exposures, which can lead to post-traumatic stress (PTS). Although social support protects …

Purpose Public safety personnel, including first responders, are regularly exposed to
physical, social, and psychological risks and occupational requirements. These risks and …

Background: Despite the long-standing ongoing war in Ukraine, information regarding war-
related negative mental health outcomes in children is limited. A nationwide sample of …

This study is the first to examine the experiences of children aged 9–17 who have a military
or emergency first responder (EFR) parent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These …

Introduction Paramedics work in diverse, demanding prehospital settings. We examined the
prevalence of critical incident (CI) experiences, critical incident stress (CI-S), and CI-S …

Background Almost all paramedics encounter workplace violence (WPV) during their
careers. The most common form of WPV is verbal, and the perpetrator is usually the patient …

Purpose The nature and cumulative occupational demands imposed on families of public
safety personnel (PSP) are substantial, in many cases non-negotiable, and distinct from the …

LAY SUMMARY Public safety personnel (PSP) families face unique challenges tied to the
job's occupational risks and requirements. These challenges can often spill over into home …

Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel are subjected to intense and traumatic
workplace scenarios, which place workers at risk for developing trauma reactions that lead …

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without the express permission of the author Dr Rowena Hill (rowena. hill@ ntu. ac. uk). The …