Download or read book The Relationship Between the Utilization of Mental Health Services Coping Mechanisms and Reputation in Male Firefighters written by Jessica Bulala and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The male firefighter population underutilizes mental health services and the predictors of utilization have not been fully examined. This study used a hierarchical regression design to explore the predictors of utilization of mental health services among 89 male firefighters residing in Utah, California, and Maryland. These predictors included attitudes towards mental health services, barriers to help-seeking, coping, personal reputation, and professional reputation. The variables of interest were analyzed using data collected by the researcher through Qualtrics.com. Two step-wise hierarchical regressions were conducted to determine which variable predicted utilization of mental health services after controlling for all other variables. Results showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between professional or personal reputation and utilization of mental health services; however, there was a statistically significant relationship between barriers to help-seeking and utilization of mental health services. Additionally, a principal components analysis was conducted on the Barriers to Help-Seeking survey items to extract factor structures. Five factors resulted and were titled mental health stigma (factor 1), need for independence (factor 2), passive response (factor 3), need to obtain/share information (factor 4), and difficulty of access (factor 5). Results of the study suggest that mental health services stigma is the best predictor for underutilization of mental health services.
Download or read book First Responder Mental Health written by Michael L. Bourke and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume provides mental health clinicians with knowledge to effectively work with current and former first responders. It provides strategies on how to best develop and adapt clinical assessment procedures and therapeutic interventions to better meet the unique needs found in these settings. Chapters synthesize existing literature to introduce the reader to profession-specific factors issues that exist in these contexts and describe the challenges that can present when working with police, firefighters, EMS, emergency communications operators, crime scene investigators, and corrections personnel. The book covers a range of topics that clinicians and trainees need to understand the relevant issues, develop effective treatment plans, and deliver appropriate psychological services in public safety settings. First Responder Mental Health: A Clinician’s Guide will be essential reading for mental health professionals working with first responders, as well as those in training.
Download or read book Resilience Training for Firefighters written by Karen F. Deppa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-04 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing resilience skills has the potential to shield firefighters and other emergency responders from the negative effects of stressful incidents and situations. Drawing on cutting-edge research, this SpringerBrief proposes strategies to prevent firefighter behavioral health issues using the proactive approach of resilience training. Further, resilience training aims to develop mental toughness and support overall well-being in all facets of the responder’s life. This book emphasizes lessons and research from Positive Psychology. A new branch in the science of how the mind operates, Positive Psychology focuses on developing emotional wellness and preventing behavioral health problems. It does so in part by teaching habits and skills that promote self-efficacy, social support, and realistic optimistic thinking. The program outlined in this book supplements current approaches addressing emotional and behavioral health problems that afflict the emergency response community. Such problems include PTSD, anxiety, burnout, alcoholism, depression, and suicide. The authors present interventions and measures for resilience training backed by research and demonstrated results within education, the military, and other communities. Drawing on her more than 25 years’ experience in working with fire service representatives at all levels, Ms. Deppa understands the importance of considering the fire service culture. Dr. Saltzberg, a practicing psychologist, has taught resilience skills to a wide range of populations, including students, teachers, counselors, and U.S. Army officers. Together, they present a compelling approach to preventing behavioral health problems before they occur.
Download or read book Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers written by Bowers, Clint A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stress that comes with being a first responder has been known to lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide. However, few clinicians are informed about these health concerns and how to adequately treat them in this population. Therefore, there is an urgent need for practitioners to understand the latest information regarding treatments that will be useful to this specific population. Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers is an essential reference source that focuses on the latest research for diagnosing and treating mental health issues experienced by emergency personnel and seeks to generate awareness and inform clinicians about the unique circumstances encountered by these professionals. While highlighting topics including anxiety disorders and stress management, this book is ideally designed for clinicians, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, practitioners, medical professionals, EMTs, law enforcement, fire departments, military, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking current research on psychological therapy methods regarding first responders.
Download or read book Health Risks and Fair Compensation in the Fire Service written by Tee L. Guidotti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an overview of the hazards of firefighting, the health risks of exposure to combustion products that characterize firefighting, the science behind interpreting these risks for purposes of identifying diseases as work-related, and the legal and policy implications of adopting legislated “presumption” for purposes of compensation. The emphasis of the book will be on the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, traumatic hazards, and disabling psychosocial adjustment following major incidents. Several new studies have appeared recently, including the largest study of firefighters ever done, by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). They evidence supports the conclusion that firefighters face significant occupational health risks in addition to the obviously severe safety hazards.
Download or read book Moderating Effects of Social Support and Humor on Burnout and PTSD Among Firefighters written by Lauren Reierson and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of traumatic exposure among firefighters has been widely studied within the psychological literature over the last two decades due to the high risk for such occurrences as compared to most other occupations. Firefighting is one of the most dangerous occupations in North America, with a considerable mortality rate. Previous research has shown that due to job-related trauma, firefighters have incurred higher rates of mental health concerns and job burnout. However, the function of humor among firefighters as a social bonding agent and coping strategy is a new concept. The aim of the present study was to explore the moderating effect of humor and social support on PTSD and burnout among currently employed firefighters working in Southern California. It was hypothesized that: (a) trauma exposure would be significantly correlated with PTSD, burnout, and depression, (b) social support would moderate the effect of trauma on PTSD, burnout, and depression, (c) humor would act as a secondary moderator such that the moderating effect of social support would be conditional on the use of humor, and (d) sleep on and off shift would moderate the effect of trauma on PTSD and burnout. The participants recruited for this study were 153 (94% male, 71% Caucasian) currently employed firefighters from Southern California. Surveys completed through Qualtrics were analyzed using Hayes PROCESS macro model 3 and 1. Results showed that social support and humor independently predict PTSD symptoms, burnout, and depression. However, they do not significantly moderate the relationship between trauma experiences and PTSD or burnout symptoms. Furthermore, community support significantly moderated trauma experiences and depression symptoms. Finally, sleep on shift significantly moderated the relationship between trauma exposure and burnout symptoms, as well as sleep off shift on trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms. This study suggests that while social support and a sense of community are important factors in the well-being of a firefighter’s life, further treatment is needed to mitigate such painful symptoms due to the traumatic nature of their job. Furthermore, humor may function as a coping strategy among community members, but the results indicate that this is insufficient in the treatment and reduction of mental health concerns among firefighters on the job. One implication of these findings is that targeted behavioral health interventions within their community are essential to support the mental health of these firefighters. Furthermore, initiatives for increased sleep by employing agencies could significantly support the health and safety of this population.
Download or read book Sociological Abstracts written by Leo P. Chall and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Healthy Resilient and Sustainable Communities After Disasters written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the devastation that follows a major disaster, there is a need for multiple sectors to unite and devote new resources to support the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of health and social services, the restoration of care delivery systems, and other critical recovery needs. In some cases, billions of dollars from public, private and charitable sources are invested to help communities recover. National rhetoric often characterizes these efforts as a "return to normal." But for many American communities, pre-disaster conditions are far from optimal. Large segments of the U.S. population suffer from preventable health problems, experience inequitable access to services, and rely on overburdened health systems. A return to pre-event conditions in such cases may be short-sighted given the high costs - both economic and social - of poor health. Instead, it is important to understand that the disaster recovery process offers a series of unique and valuable opportunities to improve on the status quo. Capitalizing on these opportunities can advance the long-term health, resilience, and sustainability of communities - thereby better preparing them for future challenges. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters identifies and recommends recovery practices and novel programs most likely to impact overall community public health and contribute to resiliency for future incidents. This book makes the case that disaster recovery should be guided by a healthy community vision, where health considerations are integrated into all aspects of recovery planning before and after a disaster, and funding streams are leveraged in a coordinated manner and applied to health improvement priorities in order to meet human recovery needs and create healthy built and natural environments. The conceptual framework presented in Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters lays the groundwork to achieve this goal and provides operational guidance for multiple sectors involved in community planning and disaster recovery. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters calls for actions at multiple levels to facilitate recovery strategies that optimize community health. With a shared healthy community vision, strategic planning that prioritizes health, and coordinated implementation, disaster recovery can result in a communities that are healthier, more livable places for current and future generations to grow and thrive - communities that are better prepared for future adversities.
Download or read book Stress of War Conflict and Disaster written by George Fink and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-11-25 with total page 905 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on most people. Following on the heels of Stress Science: Neuroendocrinology and Stress Consequences: Mental, Neuropsychological and Socioeconomic, this third derivative volume will provide a readily accessible and affordable compendium that explains the phenomenon of stress as it relates physically and mentally to war, conflict and disaster. The first section will be dedicated to study of the link between stress and various forms of conflict. Specific instances of conflict will be discussed - the Gulf wars, Korea, Hiroshima bombing, the Holocaust, 9/11, Northern Ireland, terrorism in general, torture. The second section will explore the stress impact of more general physical disasters such as airline and vehicle accidents, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. The final section will focus on the clinical relationship between conflict stress and various mental diseases – PTSD, suicide, disaster syndrome, etc – as well as the adverse impact of stress on human physical health in general. Comprised of about 100 top articles selected from Elsevier’s Encyclopedias of Stress, the volume will provide a valuable desk reference that will put relevant articles readily at the fingertips of all scientists who consider stress. Chapters offer impressive and unique scope with topics addressing the relationship between stress generated by war, conflict and disaster and various physical/mental disorders Richly illustrated with over 200 figures, dozens in color Articles carefully selected by one of the world’s most preeminent stress researchers and contributors represent the most outstanding scholarship in the field, with each chapter providing fully vetted and reliable expert knowledge
Download or read book Mental Health Mayday written by Gregg Bagdade and published by Msi Press. This book was released on 2022-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From their swearing-in all to the way until retirement, even the most hardened firefighters can be affected by mental health concerns. A fascinating look behind the scenes of the career of a firefighter, this book explores the why and explains the how to better prepare these individuals for a healthy and productive career and life, based on the author's personal experience as a counselor, who also has 27 years as a firefighter and paramedic. Firefighters can learn how to acknowledge their mental health issues, such as PTSD, addiction, or anger issues while developing strategies to address these concerns with techniques and solutions throughout their career. This powerful book is part memoir and part call to action. Through the tales of his own journey from recruitment through his pending plans for retirement, Bagdade reveals the humanity behind the heroic archetype of the American firefighter. In doing this, he takes the reader on a journey, starting from his chaotic upbringing, negotiating the basics of what it takes to be a Chicago Firefighter, and ultimately retiring well with the ability to keep mentally strong and capable. Mental Health Mayday creates a tapestry of interwoven allegories, personal experience, and a wealth of valuable knowledge that exposes the reader to the soft underbelly of the fire service. Firefighters and non- firefighters alike will be interested to see how the traumatic events experienced by fire service personnel affect their mental health and will find solace in knowing best practices for managing these situations. This book also acts as a stand alone book on mental health, simply framed into the world of the fire service. ENDORSED BY ILLINOIS FIRE FIGHTER PEER SUPPORT
Download or read book Police Firefighter and Paramedic Stress written by and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1990-01-16 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public safety professionals work together in life-and-death situations. During natural or transportation disasters, industrial accidents, shootings, suicides or dozens of other instances, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics are called upon to assist both injured and uninjured people. Although often romanticized in television series and in films, the real-life tasks of public safety professionals are usually unpleasant--restraining violent individuals and removing accident, homicide, and suicide victims from death scenes--and always highly stressful. They are frequently subjected to additional stress when their efforts are criticized by family members of the injured or deceased. Although stress can be harmful, even fatal, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics can have more productive and satisfying lives when they learn to positively control stress, rather than be controlled by it. This English language bibliography consisting of more than 700 references, covering the time period 1945 to early 1989, can help these and other professionals manage stress more effectively. Source publications, all of which are annotated, include books, articles, conference proceedings, theses, government publications, and dissertations. The bibliography section is composed of six chapters addressing psychological and physiological factors, the family, substance abuse, accidents, and suicide, with references arranged alphabetically by author surname. A list of acronyms and author and subject indexes complete the work. Of paramount importance to police officers, firefighters, and paramedics as well as their families, this bibliography will provide legislators, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and sociologists with extensive and substantial documentation on the stress-filled work lives of these public safety professionals.
Download or read book Psychological Debriefing written by Beverley Raphael and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-10-12 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A balanced critical review of psychological debriefing by an eminent international team, published in 2000.
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Responder s Guide to Abnormal Psychology written by William I. Dorfman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-04-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives readers critical insights into the human impact of extreme trauma, and the various levels of mental impairment suffered by both victims and survivors. Renowned trauma experts William Dorfman and Lenore Walker give this book immediate relevance through the use of real-life examples from a wide range of crisis situations. They have also deliberately minimized research citations within the text for greater readability.
Download or read book Emotional Resilience for Wellbeing and Employability The Role of Learning and Training written by Svajone Bekesiene and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-03-08 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, emotional resilience is one of the most important competencies in the process of young people's transition to adult life and developing a meaningful career. Emotional resilience is also important for maintaining well-being after stressful events throughout life. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many studies have shown the negative impact of perceived stress on people's well-being, careers, and even their employability. At the same time, emotional resilience is important in everyday life as it protects against mental disturbances. Emotional resilience is a competence that can be developed under formal educational programs or trained using a range of training methods and tools. Emotional resilience is a trait people have from birth and develop throughout their lives. It is a trainable capability that can be used to display positive adaptation to stressful situations and cope with life's challenges.
Download or read book Gallows Humor as a Resiliency Factor Among Urban Firefighters with Specific Implications on Prevalence Rates of PTSD written by Gisette E. Alvarado and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explored the coping mechanisms, resiliency factors, PTSD symptomology, and stressors that affect the safety and health of firefighters. One hundred twenty-eight firefighters from a large urban fire department in Southern California were surveyed to determine their self-disclosed coping mechanisms, scores on the Dispositional Resilience Scale 15-Revised (DRS15-R), and scores on a 4-item PTSD screen (PC-PTSD). Results indicated that the top coping mechanisms found most useful among the sample were the use of humor followed by support from coworkers, family support, exercise, and kitchen table discussion at the firehouse. Scores on the DRS15-R were similar to those of West Point Cadets, indicating that this sample of firefighters, despite experiencing chronic trauma, were as resilient as those who have not endured chronic traumatic stressors. The PC-PTSD results indicated a PTSD prevalence rate of 9.8% which is lower than that reported in past studies as 1% to 37% (Bryant & Guthrie, 2005; Corneil, Beaton, Murphy, Johnson, & Pike, 1999; Del Ben, Scotti, Chen, & Fortson, 2006; Heinrich et al., 2005). Implications of data analysis are discussed as they relate to the behavioral and physical health of firefighters.
Download or read book Current Index to Journals in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serves as an index to Eric reports [microform].
