NEWS IN HEALTH & WELLNESS

• 10/3/2023in Health & Wellness

  October is Mental Health Awareness Month

  Mental health issues are common in the United States, affecting one in five Americans. Mental Health can be influenced by many different factors, including: genetics, biology, environment, and daily habits.  First responders are at higher risk due to trauma and emotional stress that you are exposed to on the job. Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are nearly 5 times higher among firefighters and police officers than the general public.