Issa J Dahabreh, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
Causal Inference About the Effects of Interventions From Observational Studies in Medical Journals
JAMA
first responders disproportionately experience occupational stress compared general population covid19 exacerbated stress nature duties law enforcement officers firefighters medics exposes repeated trauma increasing risk developing broad array mental health issues including posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd substance use disorder sud compassion fatigue paper describes need resources frontline workers provides framework creating implementing resources team interdisciplinary subject matter experts developed two major resources first resource 247 helpline support first responders healthcare workers experiencing substance use mental health concerns second resource first responders educational campaign developed delivered focused training modules useful topics covering substance use mental health concerns pertain workforce utilizing core interprofessional principles content sourced multiple disciplines contrasting perspectives provide comprehensive understanding mental health substance use issues curriculum designed content interdisciplinary interprofessional accessible audiences across disciplines professions engaging 1500 individuals resources developed augmented mental health substance use support resources available target population