An Engaging Discussion on Behavioral Health Stressors and Resources to Support Your First Responders

In recognition of National PTSD Awareness Month, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer for Life Scan Wellness Centers, and Captain Dena Ali of Raleigh (N.C.) Fire Department presented on the various behavioral health stressors, including PTSD and first responder suicide.

During this webinar, Captain Ali discussed how post-traumatic stress is a normal and adaptive response to stress, and how resiliency before and after a traumatic event has significant power to prevent the manifestation of long-term PTSD.