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First Responders: Survival Mindset
First Responders: Survival Mindset
First Responders: Survival Mindset
Thursday 9th January 2020
Explore mental health challenges faced by first responders with insights from Chris Scallon on Mental Health News Radio.
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Episode Overview
- Chris Scallon discusses his career and focus on mental health.
- Understanding the stress and trauma faced by first responders.
- The importance of peer support and stress management.
- Highlighting suicide rates among police and EMTs.
- Resource sharing for officers dealing with postpartum depression.
In 2018, the number of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and veterans, anyone who's considered a first responder who died of suicide was greater than the combined total killed in the line of duty.
In this enlightening episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristen Sunanta Walker is joined by co-host Barry and guest Chris Scallon, a retired Sergeant from the Norfolk Police Department and the owner of Survival Mindset Training. Chris brings over two decades of experience in law enforcement and a profound understanding of the mental health challenges faced by first responders. The conversation delves deep into the critical need for mental health support within the first responder community.
Chris shares his personal journey and the pivotal moments that led him to focus on mental health advocacy. With a Master's in Psychology and a certification in Critical Incident Stress Management, Chris is uniquely positioned to address the complexities of mental well-being in high-stress professions. The discussion highlights alarming statistics, such as the fact that in 2018, suicides among first responders outnumbered those killed in the line of duty.
Chris emphasizes the importance of peer support systems and the role they play in preventing such tragedies. He recounts numerous experiences where officers' mental health challenges, if left unaddressed, led to detrimental outcomes, including substance abuse and suicide. One particularly touching story involves a female officer struggling with postpartum depression. Through support and resources, she not only overcame her challenges but also established a support group for other officers facing similar issues.
This narrative underscores the transformative power of effective support systems. Chris also discusses his role as the Director of Public Safety Support at Chateau Recovery, where he assists in providing tailored recovery programs for first responders. The episode concludes with a call to action for better mental health resources and support networks, ensuring that those who serve and protect are not left to cope alone with their mental health issues.
Listeners are encouraged to learn more about Chris's work by visiting survivalmindsetconsulting.com and to continue the conversation about mental health by engaging with the Mental Health News Radio community.