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17th October 2022
First Responders and PTSD: It’s Time to Talk About It
First Responders and PTSD: It’s Time to Talk About It
For first responders, every day on the job comes with the potential for trauma. From fires to car accidents, they see it all. And while they’re trained to deal with these situations, that doesn’t mean they’re immune to the effects of trauma. In fact, first responders are more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than other people.
Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of stigma around PTSD, particularly when it comes to f