In 2017, more police officers and firefighters died by suicide than in the line of duty.* In this episode, Bonnie, Stacy, and David speak about suicide within the emergency services community:
🔶 Who is most at risk for suicide, and what are the warning signs
🔶 Why the rate among police is 2x that for fire (and 10x that for EMS)
🔶 Why responders resist getting help for suicidal ideation
🔶 What we know about the impact of retirement on responders
🔶 What treatment options and therapies are available
🔶 What should you do if you are in crisis, or someone you know is considering suicide
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*According to a report by the Ruderman Family Foundation
