ACT Now to prevent firefighter suicides
Keywords: suicide, suicide prevention, firefighter suicides
The risk of firefighter suicide is a growing concern within the fire service. More research has become a priority to better understand the issue and assist in developing interventions. A recent study of 893 firefighters by Florida State University and published in the latest issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Research shows a strong relationship between post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and suicidal thoughts and attempts among firefighters.
Do you recognize the stressors and symptoms that can lead to firefighter suicide?
Keywords: firefighter suicide
Within the past decade, there has been an increased awareness that the stressors of fighting fires and responding to stressful incidents are taking a significant toll on the behavioral health of firefighters. A recent study of 893 firefighters by Florida State University published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research shows a strong relationship between post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and suicidal thoughts and attempts among firefighters.
PTSD symptoms and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among firefighters
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Author: Joseph W. Boffa, Ian H. Stanley, Melanie A. Hom, Aaron M. Norr, Thomas E. Joiner, Norman B. Schmidt
Date Published: October 2016
Publisher: Journal of Psychiatric Research
