News Item – ‘This has to change’: More help needed for first responders coping with stress

Researchers at the University of Regina say there’s a such a mishmash of programs aimed at helping first responders cope with stress that it’s tough to know if any are working.

They released a paper Tuesday that evaluates the peer support and psychological intervention programs offered to help those who often confront death and violence at work.

Associate professor of psychology Nick Carleton said his team reviewed more than 100 studies and found little evidence that the programs are helping police officers, firefighters and paramedics suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma.

Full article at: CTV News