Name that resource
The funny little green app that houses a bunch of information about physical and mental health, some sleep sounds, and our peer support peeps.
What is Cordico
The capacity of a family system to withstand, adapt to, and rebound from adversity,, emerging stronger, more resourceful, and connected.
Family Resiliency
January 1st, 2025 this mental health diagnosis became covered under Presumptive Disability in Alaska, for first responders
What is POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
This is a simple technique that is excellent for regulating your sympathetic nervous system (Fight, Flight, Freeze). Not only is it effective, but it is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
What is Deep Breathing, Box Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing
Deep sorrow, specifically caused by someone's death
What is Grief
a licensed, master’s or doctoral level mental health professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders.
What is a Clinician
Counselor
Therapist
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
This percentage of first responder family members expressed interest in, or need for, specialized mental wellness resources for their families
What is 40%
On August 16th, 2022. This type of death is now covered under Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB)
What is Suicide
These are two things that can promote positive mental health?
what are: Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, having a support network, religious practices, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, having a routine, seeking clinical support......
A sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety; intense fear or anxiety along with physical symptoms
What is a Panic Attack
DFFP Employees with specialized training in how to stabilize and/or support someone in crisis
What is Peer Support
Children of first responders face this percentage of increased risk for anxiety and PTSD, influenced by parental trauma exposure and high-stress home environments.
What is 20%
True or False: First responder families with strong, non-work-related identities (e.g., hobbies and maintaining personal identity) show higher resilience
The positive psychological transformation, increased resilience, and enhanced personal development that can occur after struggling with highly challenging life circumstance
What is Post Traumatic Growth (PTG)
A mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year; occurs in climates where there is less sunlight at certain times of the year.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder
This dispatcher graduated high school as a certified welder.
Who is Teresa Rose
Setting a boundary to protect family time (e.g., no work calls at dinner) is statistically shown to help prevent this state of emotional and physical exhaustion
What is burnout
Studies on overall first responder wellness show that developing this trait can directly predict greater resilience, lower levels of depression, and fewer incidents of post-traumatic stress
What is Self-Compassion
This "5 C" of mental health involves feeling secure in your ability to do your job effectively, which helps protect against burnout.
What is Confidence
The others are: Competence, Character, Connection, and Caring
This former Tazlina hotshot was known as the Goat due to his epic beard, phenomenal hiking capabilities, and barnyard smells
Who is Nate Zalewski