Stop Our Stigma Campaign Aims to Normalize Seeking Mental Health Support for First Responders
PHOENIX, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EMSHelp.org, a non-profit organization committed to advancing suicide prevention among EMS providers, launched its "Stop Our Stigma" campaign on Wednesday, July 12 at the AFCA/AFDA Fire and EMS Leadership Conference and Expo 2023. Board members Rob Brewster and Dale Crogan were in attendance to request all attendees sign the pledge to "recognize and commit to reducing the stigma associated with mental health and seeking mental health help."
- EMSHelp.org and Arizona fire chiefs implore first responders to take the pledge to normalize seeking mental health help to reduce staggering suicide numbers.
- Board members Rob Brewster and Dale Crogan were in attendance to request all attendees sign the pledge to "recognize and commit to reducing the stigma associated with mental health and seeking mental health help."
- "We need to break that stigma and create a more compassionate society for all first responders struggling with mental health challenges."
- All first responders are invited to join the mission to end the stigma associated with mental health and reduce the suicide rate.