BookClint A. Bowers, Deborah C. Beidel, and Madeline R. Marks, Editors.
Summary: 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.
Contents:
Chapter 1. Assessing needs: using a wellness survey to guide interventions
Chapter 2. Swimming upstream: the first responder's marriage
Chapter 3. Posttraumatic stress and alcohol use among first responders
Chapter 4. Unique job roles and mental health risk factors among emergency dispatchers
Chapter 5. The first, first responder: the neglected needs and unique challenges of work as a 9-1-1 telecommunicator
Chapter 6. Occupational risk factors and the mental health of women firefighters
Chapter 7. Critical incident stress management: a comprehensive, intergrative, systematic, and multi-component program for supporting first responder psychological health
Chapter 8. Application and integration of psychological first aid in first responder organizations
Chapter 9. The HEROES project: building mental resilience in first responders
Chapter 10. Disaster responder self-care, self-compassion, and protective factors: a pilot study on responders' resilience and competence
Chapter 11. Bridging the gaps: toward effective collaboration between peer supporters and behavioral health professionals
Chapter 12. Evidence-based practices to enhance first responder well-being and performance
Chapter 13. Trauma management therapy for first responders
Chapter 14. Narrative therapy to address trauma for emergency medical services and firefighters
Chapter 15. Organizational prevention and intervention services: beyond the early intervention system
Chapter 16. "More than peer support: organizational and relational intervention model": first responder assistance program (f.r.a.p.)
Chapter 17. Changing hearts and minds: getting administrative support for delivery of care.