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.
Suicide: What you need to know A Guide for Clinicians
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Author: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Date Published: October 2013
Publisher: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Keywords: Initiative 13, depression, suicide, behavorial health
Suicide: What you need to know A Guide for Fire Chiefs
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Author: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Date Published: October 2013
Publisher: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Keywords: Initiative 13, depression, behavioral health, suicide
Depression and Suicide White Paper
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Author: Gist, Taylor, & Raak
Date Published: 2011
Publisher: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Keywords: depression, suicide, suicide prevention, intervention
Issues of Depression and Suicide in the Fire Service
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Author: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Date Published: 7/11/2011
Publisher: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Keywords: depression, suicide
