/behavioral-health Behavioral Health en-US Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring /patient-handling/articles/7-tips-to-remember-when-restraining-patients-HXtosXLkeKvR1pDm/ There are several things you can do to protect both your patient and yourself Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:05:00 GMT /patient-handling/articles/7-tips-to-remember-when-restraining-patients-HXtosXLkeKvR1pDm/ /ems-grant-center/236k-grant-revives-community-paramedicine-program-to-fight-overdoses-in-maine A $236,914 grant is reviving Maine’s MD3 program, allowing physicians to respond with EMS crews to overdose emergencies and expand addiction care and training in Kennebec County Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:14:03 GMT /ems-grant-center/236k-grant-revives-community-paramedicine-program-to-fight-overdoses-in-maine /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /community-paramedicine/ohio-county-expands-co-responder-teams-for-mental-health-and-addiction-crises Parma and Parma Heights have joined a growing Cuyahoga County program that pairs licensed social workers with first responders to better handle mental health and substance use crisis calls Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:28:37 GMT /community-paramedicine/ohio-county-expands-co-responder-teams-for-mental-health-and-addiction-crises /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage Wed, 07 May 2025 13:12:53 GMT /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring /patient-handling/articles/7-tips-to-remember-when-restraining-patients-HXtosXLkeKvR1pDm/ There are several things you can do to protect both your patient and yourself Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:05:00 GMT /patient-handling/articles/7-tips-to-remember-when-restraining-patients-HXtosXLkeKvR1pDm/ /community-paramedicine/wash-fd-adds-more-social-workers-to-community-assistance-team Spokane’s CARES team added three new social workers to expand support for people facing addiction, homelessness and mental health crises, thanks to $500K in opioid settlement funds Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:16:02 GMT /community-paramedicine/wash-fd-adds-more-social-workers-to-community-assistance-team /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:14:00 GMT /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders Watch and discover expert nutrition tips tailored for first responders for peak performance, faster recovery and sustained energy on the job Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:50:00 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year Naperville's CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /wellness-week/webinar-the-power-of-connection-family-friends-and-faith-for-first-responders How personal connections can strengthen on- and off-duty resilience Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:15:21 GMT /wellness-week/webinar-the-power-of-connection-family-friends-and-faith-for-first-responders /ems-management/minn-cities-begin-alternative-response-methods-to-deal-with-increased-calls Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:45:58 GMT /ems-management/minn-cities-begin-alternative-response-methods-to-deal-with-increased-calls /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:14:00 GMT /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ /behavioral-health/wash-universitys-new-center-focuses-on-mental-health-training-for-first-responders A new University of Washington program addresses a critical gap as first responders remain the primary response to mental health calls in many areas, especially rural communities Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT /behavioral-health/wash-universitys-new-center-focuses-on-mental-health-training-for-first-responders /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for paramedics now as they were in the heat of the campaign Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:02:00 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /911-and-dispatch/n-d-dispatchers-to-transfer-some-911-calls-to-crisis-hotline A partnership between State Radio and 988 will allow dispatchers to connect a 911 caller with a trained counselor Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:45:17 GMT /911-and-dispatch/n-d-dispatchers-to-transfer-some-911-calls-to-crisis-hotline /behavioral-health/pa-county-ems-police-highlight-crisis-response-unit Allegheny County's Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:36:22 GMT /behavioral-health/pa-county-ems-police-highlight-crisis-response-unit The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /behavioral-health/conn-behavioral-health-clinic-opens-after-first-responders-report-increase-in-crisis-related-calls Stamford Health's first behavioral health clinic will address crisis and substance abuse issues for Stamford and Darien residents Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /behavioral-health/conn-behavioral-health-clinic-opens-after-first-responders-report-increase-in-crisis-related-calls /fire-ems/ill-fd-wins-cfsi-award-for-community-mental-health-program The Joilet Fire Department will receive the 2025 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award from CFSI and Masimo for its innovations in EMS Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:33:57 GMT /fire-ems/ill-fd-wins-cfsi-award-for-community-mental-health-program /special-needs-patients/mich-public-safety-department-creates-vulnerable-person-registry-as-a-resource-for-first-responders The Huron Township Public Safety Department's registry is a source of critical information for first responders when assisting seniors and others in emergency situations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:17:53 GMT /special-needs-patients/mich-public-safety-department-creates-vulnerable-person-registry-as-a-resource-for-first-responders /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:34:48 GMT /ems-trend-report/building-a-unified-response-best-practices-and-a-checklist-for-managing-acute-behavioral-emergencies /behavioral-health/online-town-hall-to-address-best-practices-for-le-and-ems-response-to-acute-behavioral-emergencies Access practical strategies for fostering collaboration and improving outcomes during acute behavioral emergencies Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:06:26 GMT /behavioral-health/online-town-hall-to-address-best-practices-for-le-and-ems-response-to-acute-behavioral-emergencies /behavioral-health/calif-officials-hire-response-team-for-mental-health-crises-substance-abuse-issues Specialized Assistance For Everyone will run for five years in a pilot program with the Novato Police Department Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:46:58 GMT /behavioral-health/calif-officials-hire-response-team-for-mental-health-crises-substance-abuse-issues /public-health/how-ems-is-shaping-mental-health-response-amid-nationwide-crisis Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:50:45 GMT /public-health/how-ems-is-shaping-mental-health-response-amid-nationwide-crisis /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage Wed, 07 May 2025 13:12:53 GMT /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ Managing high-risk/difficult refusals with the FEARS mnemonic Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:14:00 GMT /legal/articles/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-ZY5uuUB5BtaC8AiB/ /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year Naperville's CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year /behavioral-health/boosting-behavioral-health-services-with-innovative-partnerships Cape Fear Valley MIH collaborates with community organizations to enhance care for mental health and substance use challenges Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:17:08 GMT /behavioral-health/boosting-behavioral-health-services-with-innovative-partnerships