Building strong, robust Firefighter Mental Health - Mental Health in the First Responder Community ๐จ Description and Episode Hook In this gripping episode of the Beneath the Helmet podcast, we dive deep into the hidden battles first responders face with mental health. ๐ง ๐ From the psychological toll of 24-hour shifts to the unique challenges of maintaining a strong brother and sisterhood in the fire service, our guests, including career firefighter and mental health advocate Matt Johnston, shed light on the urgent need for upstream care and early warning recognition. Discover the staggering increase in psychological injury rates since 2015 and the high cost to municipalities, all while exploring new pathways for counselling psychology within this critical profession. Tune in to unravel the complexities of mental health in the brave world of first responders. ๐๐ก Episode 42: Episode Highlights 00:00:00 ๐ Introduction to the Mental Health Advocacy in the First Responder Community 00:02:55 ๐จโ๐ Matthew Johnston's Journey from Counseling Psychology to Firefighting and Mental Health Advocacy 00:10:53 ๐ The Importance of Active Self-Care and Outdoor Activities for First Responders 00:21:50 ๐จโ๐ The Critical Transition Home: Addressing the Stigma and Isolation in Mental Health 00:28:13 ๐ฉโโ๏ธ The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Fire Service and the Need for Diverse Career Paths 00:32:32 ๐จโโ๏ธ Organizational Stressors vs. Traumatic Events: The Impact on First Responders 00:39:42 ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Collaborative Efforts to Standardize Support and Training for First Responders 00:48:22 ๐จโโ๏ธ Matthew Johnston's Advocacy for Prioritizing Mental Health in First Responder Organizations Resources and Recommendations ๐ Burnt Around the Edges - A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - www.burntaroundtheedges.com ๐ Online Training Program for Mental Health Professionals - Enhancing understanding of first responder needs. Connect with Guest Matthew Johnston: Career firefighter, psychologist, and mental health advocate. Passionate about bridging the gap between mental health care and first responders. ๐ง Contact Matthew matt@firstresponderhealth.ca ๐ www.firstresponderhealth.org - Directory of Occupationally Aware Healthcare Providersยฉ Connect with Show Host arjuna@silverarrowco.com Connect with the Host: ๐๏ธArjuna George โ Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. ๐ www.silverarrowco.com ๐ www.burntaroundtheedges.com ๐ www.beneaththehelmet.ca ๐ง arjuna@silverarrowco.com Subscribe and Follow Subscribe to the Beneath the Helmet Show: ๐Join the BTH Community Newsletter https://colossal-trailblazer-6113.ck.page/c0e1b81fbe Listen and watch all episodes at www.beneaththehelmet.ca ๐ดExclusive Community Group๐ด Join our supportive community for first responders: BTH Facebook Group ๐ค https://www.facebook.com/groups/602275498508857/
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