Examining the Psychophysiological Efficacy of CBT Treatment for First Responders Diagnosed With PTSD: An Understudied Topic

Abstract

reality of what first responders' work entails is more complex than many people may presume. Undeniably, police officers are often crime fighters and, as such, they are sworn and mandated to respond to virulent crimes (i.e., terrorism attacks, murders) and arrest the criminal(s) (Haugen, Evces, & Weiss, 2012). Similarly, firefighters are mandated to respond, among other things, to residential and commercial fires, explosions, spills, and large-scale natural disasters (Del Ben, Scotti, Chen, & Fortson, 2006). Analogously, EMS workers are trained to respond to a variety of emergency situations, medical crises, and community disasters, to name but 729407S GOXXX10.

Reimagined connection: New possibilities for virtual mental health support for children and youth of public safety personnel affected by operational stress injuries

“…Although more research on the well-being of children and youth from PSP families affected by a parental OSI is needed, 7 evidence from the military context indicates that young people face mental health consequences when a parent has PTSD. 4,11,15 It should be recognized that important similarities exist between the PSP and military cultural contexts that allow for a comparison of occupational stressors. 15 These similarities include the mandate to respond to critical incidents and the possibility that members will be placed in dangerous life-or-death situations.…”

“…4,11,15 It should be recognized that important similarities exist between the PSP and military cultural contexts that allow for a comparison of occupational stressors. 15 These similarities include the mandate to respond to critical incidents and the possibility that members will be placed in dangerous life-or-death situations. 15 Therefore, one may contend that the current evidence for the negative effects of a parental OSI on military children can also be extend ed to PSP-connected children.…”

“…15 These similarities include the mandate to respond to critical incidents and the possibility that members will be placed in dangerous life-or-death situations. 15 Therefore, one may contend that the current evidence for the negative effects of a parental OSI on military children can also be extend ed to PSP-connected children. Future research includ ing PSP-connected children and youth could provide important insight into this particular group of young people and inform the development of mental health support programs that include both military and PSP families.…”

Inevitable Loss and Prolonged Grief in Police Work: An Unexplored Topic

“…• Mental health clinicians could conduct periodic assessments in order to identify officers who may be experiencing, or who may be at high risk for, prolonged grief symptoms as a result of exposure to critical incidents in the line of duty. Currently, some police departments may already employ periodic psychological assessments as part of their policy; however, such assessments are more likely focused on PTSD or other trauma-related symptoms (Trottier and Brown, 1995;Papazoglou, 2017). The authors suggest that such assessments also be modified to incorporated prolonged grief reactions or symptoms officers may experience.…”

Backing the Blue in the Midst of COVID-19: Simultaneous Shared Trauma and the Effects of Coping in Law Enforcement Couples

“…Before the coronavirus pandemic, police officers were already navigating various challenges due to the stressful nature of their jobs. Organizational stressors such as shift changes and lack of departmental support coupled with the witnessing of multiple traumatic events are risk factors that have resulted in adverse outcomes including high rates of suicide, post-traumatic stress, and work-family conflict (Hartley et al 2013;Karaffa et al 2015;Papazoglou 2017;Stephens et al 1997;Violanti et al 2019). The coronavirus pandemic has increased these risk factors as police officers now have additional responsibilities.…”