Decision Making – Leadership The authors list several areas of common mistakes in decision making during events (disasters). One common mistake is “Don’t disregard the mental health of first responders”. As Emergency Managers, we often make poor decision when it comes to the mental health of our first responders. During disasters, why is the mental […]
How does trauma impact first responders, and why are crisis intervention strategies particularly important for these individuals?
ASD Versus PTSD Describe the difference between acute stress disorder (ASD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and include how stress and trauma interact with ASD and PTSD. Why do you think many practitioners misdiagnose these two conditions? First Responders How does trauma impact first responders, and why are crisis intervention strategies particularly important for […]