{"id":4821,"date":"2024-05-11T15:59:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T15:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/survivefirst.us\/?p=4821"},"modified":"2024-05-11T17:11:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T17:11:58","slug":"may-is-mental-health-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivefirst.us\/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"May Is Mental Health Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and serves as an important reminder of a time to prioritize discussions and actions surrounding mental well-being. This observance not only sheds light on the significance of acknowledging and addressing mental health concerns but also emphasizes the necessity of support systems, particularly for first responders. For those in the frontline of emergencies, the toll on mental health can be profound. The constant exposure to trauma, high-pressure situations, and the expectation to remain resilient can exacerbate stress and lead to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety among first responders.<\/p>

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, Survive First shines a light on the mental health and wellness of first responders. This spotlight serves as a call to action for improved resources, training, and support networks tailored to their unique challenges. By acknowledging the mental health struggles faced by those who routinely face crises, we can work towards fostering a culture that prioritizes seeking help without stigma. Through our initiatives promoting education, access to mental health services, and destigmatization of seeking support, this month not only becomes a month of awareness but also a catalyst for change in how we care for the mental well-being of our first responders.<\/p>

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During this month of May, we are honored to recognize and support our nation’s first responders on these nationally recognized days:<\/p>

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May 4: International Firefighters Day<\/p>

May 5-11: National Correctional Officer’s Week<\/p>

May 13 – 19: National Police Week<\/p>

May 20 – 26: National EMS Week<\/p>

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Be sure to thank a first responder this month!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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