Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, work-related trauma exposure, and substance use in first responders
JL Bonumwezi, D Tramutola, J Lawrence… - Drug and Alcohol …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms have been shown to increase
the likelihood of substance use in the general population. First responders (eg, EMTs …
the likelihood of substance use in the general population. First responders (eg, EMTs …
A relational model for stress: a systematic review of the risk and protective factors for stress-related diseases in firefighters
JP Becker, R Paixão, MJ Quartilho - Psych, 2020 - mdpi.com
Firefighters are considered a high-risk group for the development of PTSD and other stress-
related diseases. More than the exposure to potentially traumatic events, personal and …
related diseases. More than the exposure to potentially traumatic events, personal and …
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health comorbidity in firefighters
This study investigated the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental
health comorbidities among career firefighters in the US and examined occupational factors …
health comorbidities among career firefighters in the US and examined occupational factors …
Examining the Relationships Among Adverse Experiences, Impulsivity, and Alcohol Use: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature
Abstract Purpose of Review Alcohol use and associated consequences are among the top
preventable causes of death in the USA. Research links high impulsivity and adverse and …
preventable causes of death in the USA. Research links high impulsivity and adverse and …
Examining transdiagnostic factors among firefighters in relation to trauma exposure, probable PTSD, and probable alcohol use disorder
A Lebeaut, M Zegel, SJ Leonard, BA Bartlett… - Journal of Dual …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Firefighters represent a distinct group of first responders that are at heightened risk
of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) …
of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) …
Addiction in the time of COVID-19: Longitudinal course of substance use, psychological distress, and loneliness among a transnational Tyrolean sample with …
K Lommer, T Schurr, B Frajo-Apor, B Plattner… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Next to an increased use of alcohol, the current pandemic has been associated
with increased psychological distress among the general population. Research on its effects …
with increased psychological distress among the general population. Research on its effects …
Dynamic psychotherapy as a PTSD treatment for firefighters: a case study
JP Becker, R Paixão, MJ Quartilho - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
In Portugal, forest fires are responsible for disasters that tend to be repeated annually,
leading to dramatic consequences, such as those that have occurred in 2017, with the …
leading to dramatic consequences, such as those that have occurred in 2017, with the …
Understanding problematic substance use among first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey of law enforcement, fire, and EMS workers in the United …
K Witkowski, RJ Lofaro, AM Headley… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background First responders have experienced increased levels of stress, anxiety, and
depression due to job-related pressures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. However …
depression due to job-related pressures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. However …
Thwarted belongingness and PTSD symptom severity among firefighters: The role of emotion regulation difficulties
SJ Leonard, AA Vujanovic - Behavior Modification, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The present investigation examined the associations among thwarted belongingness (TB),
emotion regulation difficulties (ERD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom …
emotion regulation difficulties (ERD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom …
The mediating role of coping in the relationship of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS) and job burnout among Chinese firefighters
J Huang, X Li, Y An - … Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2021 - Springer
Purpose The study aims to explore the relationship of posttraumatic stress disorder
symptoms (PTSS) and job burnout among firefighters, as well as the mediating effect of …
symptoms (PTSS) and job burnout among firefighters, as well as the mediating effect of …