International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.

Honoring Courage

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Let’s Talk About
Mental Health

By: Conrad Weaver

Starting the conversation about mental health
and PTSD among first responders is challenging
but essential in changing the culture.

Trauma-Informed Peer
Support: The Missing 
Connection 

By: Nancy Wesselink, PhD LMSW CEAP

These are just a few of the reasons why men 
and women are not asking for help. The question
is, where do we start?

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“It’s up to leaders to lead the charge. The people in your care will follow.
Now, will you do that hard thing?” – Conrad Weaver

“Allowing first responders to have the space to heal and go through their emotions is a gift that any chief could give them. Helping the first responder go through the trauma and providing healthy tools is an essential part of ending the stigma” – Ciara Madrid

“Too often first responders don’t seek the help they need, So making sure they have easy access to mental health services is a priority…” – Kevin Easton

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