Matt Shaw knew it was time to talk to somebody when the boy he had tried to save showed up in his dreams and on the face of his own son. “Our job in the emergency medical services is to be there for a person’s worst day,” said the Guardian Medical Transport battalion chief. “But for us, that’s just Monday.” What first responders experience on the job doesn’t necessarily go away when their shift is over. Often, they carry the trauma from a single horrific call – or the cumulative effect of many … [Read more...] about Understanding the Hidden Trauma of First Responders
Maraka Oltrogge
Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Mental Health into Focus
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established by Mental Health America in 1949 to emphasize the importance of mental well-being. The month of May is the time to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us. This observance brings additional attention to the challenges faced by those with mental health conditions and the need for a supportive, understanding … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Mental Health into Focus