By Lieutenant Robert Hiller
When a shoulder injury left firefighter Robert Hiller recovering at home, the change of pace resulted in a gradual decline in his mental health. Read about the increasingly worrying red flags he ignored before finally deciding to seek professional help.
By Allison G. S. Knox
Idaho recently passed a law that allows first responders to claim workers' compensation based on psychological injuries. Will it set a precedent for other states to follow?
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker
More research is needed to illustrate why PTSD-related injuries must qualify under workers’ compensation and pension plans. Only through research can lawmakers and public safety leaders understand how frequently and severely PTSD affects first responders.
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker
Understanding entitlement to benefits and how to address PTSD is no easy task. Here are four common questions public safety employers are forced to ask when determining compensation claims based on psychological injuries.
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker
Many problems stem from the vast variation in how states handle compensation claims for PTSD, even when they do award it. Find out why standardizing claims for psychological injuries would provide first responders with the security and coverage they deserve.
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker
Long-term PTSD can be career-ending for first responders. But unlike those with physical injuries, responders who seek disability pensions and workers' compensation based solely on psychological injuries face an uphill battle.
By Linda Ouellette
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based psychotherapy, helps patients overcome trauma by using visual stimulation to activate the brain’s innate healing tendency. Find out more about the science behind the treatment and what is involved.
