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First responders utilize communication and peer counseling to protect mental health

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Firefighters, police, and paramedics react to dangerous situations every day and that can take a toll on their mental health. Maintaining mental wellness can be a critical part of a first responder’s job especially since these men and women experience constant exposure to trauma and life-threatening situations. In a nationwide survey of more than 2,000 first responders, 85% reported mental health symptoms and one-third reported actual diagnoses of depression or PTSD. The Nixa Fire District explains their efforts to help…
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