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NEMLEC Wellness Program Brings 400 First Responders to Focus on Mental Health
Original: NEMLEC Critical Incident Stress Management Team Gets 400 First Responders to Focus on Themselves and Wellness Amid Trauma and Suicides
The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council's Critical Incident Stress Management Team gathered around 400 first responders for an event focused on self-care and mental wellness. The initiative comes amid growing concern over trauma exposure and suicides among police, firefighters and other emergency personnel. Organizers say the goal is to encourage responders to prioritize their own psychological health, not just the public's.
Why now: Rising awareness of trauma and suicide among first responders has made mental health support for emergency personnel a pressing topic.
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- NEMLEC Critical Incident Stress Management Team Gets 400 First Responders to Focus on Themselves and Wellness Amid Trauma and Suicides · John Guilfoil Public Relations
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