Tag: PTSD
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Understanding PTSD in Emergency Services Workers
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can profoundly impact individuals who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. For emergency services workers, such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders, the risk of developing PTSD is significantly higher due to the nature of their work. Understanding how PTSD develops, its…