Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop after exposure to an event in which
death, severe physical harm, or violence occurred or was threatened. First responders …

There are plenty of theories that may support the protective role of social support in the
aftermath of potentially traumatic events. This meta‐analytic review examined the role of …

DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY The new edition of the standard textbook in the
field, updated with new studies and practical guidelines for reacting to the complexities of …

BACKGROUND: First responders (FRs) are responsible for providing multiple services
during various critical events. Considering the frequency, nature, and intensity of duty …

BACKGROUND: First responders (FRs) are at significant risk for developing mental health
(MH) problems due to the nature, frequency, and intensity of duty-related traumatic …

First responders are exposed to critical incidents and chronic stressors that contribute to a
higher prevalence of negative health outcomes compared to other occupations …

Firefighters are repeatedly exposed to potentially traumatic events and occupational
stressors (ie physical strain, shift work that results in disrupted sleep schedules), thus they …

Although our understanding of workplace stressors has grown across the past 30 years, this
research has generally ignored traumatic workplace stressors. This is a serious omission …

Background First responders are a high-risk population for occupational stress injuries as
they often encounter prolonged stress within their line of work. The aim of this rapid overview …

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 …