EMS Burnout

Summary Content

Emergency medical services (EMS) workers deal with unique work-related stresses that can affect overall mental health and well-being. EMS's daily work life holds significant occupational hazards that can negatively impact an individual’s quality of life and heighten risks for post-traumatic mental health conditions. The effects of frequent and intense exposure to traumatic critical incidents, workplace bullying, conflicts within organizational structures, high call volumes, and disrupted sleep schedules due to shift work can accumulate until the emotional weight impacts one’s sense of self, physical health, and mental health safety. Is not uncommon for workplace stress to spill over into close relationships, such as family, friends, life partners and children. In this blog post, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Juanita Marshall, explores “EMS Burnout” and offers suggestions on how you can cope with your risks for mental health injury. Juanita has a special interest in counselling EMS personnel. If you or someone you know is struggling with EMS Burnout and would like to work with Juanita, you can book an appointment with them here.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT

FOUR WAYS TO COPE WITH EMS STRESS AND BURNOUT

FURTHER RESOURCES

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