The Relationship Between Post Traumatic Stress and Suicidal Ideation in Fire Fighters: The Mediating Effects of Emotional Approach Coping and Psychache

An Analysis of Intrusive Morbid Imagery in Rorschach Responses

“…It should be noted that these disorganized patterns including significant disturbances in thought and affective functions can damage the traumatized first responders' ability to cope with their daily activities, and more importantly, to perform their duties. It is reported that PTSD symptoms among first responders are associated with turnover intention (J. H. Ryu et al, 2020), burnout (Chen et al, 2021;Jo et al, 2018; J. M. Lee & Kim, 2021), alcohol use (Bacharach et al, 2008;Bonumwezi et al, 2022), and suicidal ideation or attempts (J. M. Lee & Kim, 2020). In fact, first responders are required to exercise a quick but rational judgment and execute a realistic solution in disaster situations.…”

“…H. Lee et al, 2020; Ryu et al, 2020), burnout (Chen et al, 2021; Jo et al, 2018; J. M. Lee & Kim, 2021), alcohol abuse (Bacharach et al, 2008; Bonumwezi et al, 2022), and suicidal ideation or attempts (Henderson et al, 2016; Kim, 2014; J. M. Lee & Kim, 2020) that are associated with PTSD symptoms.…”

“…On the basis of these findings, we aimed to elucidate how trauma-related memory intrudes on the minds of a small group of first responders with PTSD. First responders are generally a high-risk group, repeatedly exposed to traumatic and distressing scenes and events in their daily duties; such exposure increases their risk for various adverse outcomes such as turnover intention (J. H. Ryu et al, 2020), burnout (Chen et al, 2021;Jo et al, 2018; J. M. Lee & Kim, 2021), alcohol abuse (Bacharach et al, 2008;Bonumwezi et al, 2022), and suicidal ideation or attempts (Henderson et al, 2016;Kim, 2014; J. M. Lee & Kim, 2020) that are associated with PTSD symptoms. A search for detailed features and patterns of intrusive visual memory of first responders with PTSD can uncover the psychological difficulties, defenses, and further adjustment issues of the occupational groups with repetitive trauma exposures.…”