Episode 66 - Dr. Sachi Ananda of FHE Health discusses Recovery and First Responders
Episode 66 - Dr. Sachi Ananda of FHE Health discusses Recovery and First Responders

Recovery Is Possible

As Director of "Shatterproof," Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP, is responsible for providing clinical direction to FHE Health's specialized treatment program for first responders. In this interview we discuss some of the innovative work FHE Healt...

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Innovative Recovery Treatments for First Responders with Dr. Sachi Ananda

“It actually will highlight areas in your brain where your brain might be overstimulated, like the hypervigilance, the always being on guard.”

How do first responders cope with the trauma they encounter daily? In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter chats with Dr. Sachi Ananda, the Director of 'Shatterproof' at FHE Health. Dr. Ananda sheds light on the groundbreaking treatments her team uses to support first responders battling addiction and mental health issues. From neurorehabilitation to EMDR, these therapies aim to heal the brain and provide a sanctuary for recovery.

The conversation also dives into the critical need for self-care among first responders and tackles the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction in law enforcement. Dr. Ananda stresses the importance of education and training in fostering a supportive environment where first responders feel safe seeking help. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by these everyday heroes and discover how innovative treatments are making a difference.

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