Stress
The physical or emotional reaction to an event
What is stress
First responders are 30% more likely to suffer ____ than the general population
What is Depression
Nightmares, isolation, negative thoughts, exaggerated blame
What are the symptoms of PTSD
Exercise, healthy diet, work/home life balance
What are strategies for coping
EAP, Peer Support and Chaplains Office
What are AGENCY resources
Any of the mental reactions to stress
What is Reaction Time, Decision Making, Judgement
This group is more reluctant to seek help than general population
What is a first responder
What are the effects of PTSD
Exposure to the trauma of others and it impacts your health
What is vicarious trauma
BLUE
the text word for Crisis Text Line at 741-741
The three categories of stress
What are:
1. Routine
2. Acute
3. Traumatic
2019 saw the highest rate of ____ in first responders
What is suicide
War, Physical Violence, Natural Disaster
Examples or origins of PTSD
Emotional exhaustion from helping others on a long term basis
What is compassion fatigue
988
National suicide prevention lifeline
The three primary responses to stress
What are:
1. Fight
2. Flight
3. Freeze
What is 40%
True or False ...
PTSD can be observed on images of the brain
True
Disapproval of people due to a characteristic they may have, closely related to shaming
What is Stigma
First Responder wellness program in Deerfield Beach
What is Shatterproof
True or False
PTSD is not a real injury
False