Mental Health Challenges in Public Safety
Public safety crews face mental health challenges, including depression and suicidal thoughts, just like everyone else, and perhaps to a greater extent.
Just as we wouldn’t hesitate to seek care for a broken arm or heart disease, we should never hesitate to seek care for depression or suicidal thoughts
In Massachusetts and across the nation, mental health and suicide pose an urgent crisis that often remains unaddressed. Every year, numerous families are affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide, with each statistic representing a personal story of struggle.
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Author's summary: Public safety crews face significant mental health challenges.