They said, “_______”. What does that mean? While witnessing and/or participating in saving someone’s life, your senses are heightened. You may hear certain things said by paramedics, which may not register when it was happening, but it may all come back after you are...
Key Takeaways With extreme panic and stress associated with witnessing a cardiac arrest, the brain struggles to process all the information coming in and may only be able to see the task in front of them. This is what is referred to as “tunnel vision.” A person may...
Key Takeaways In times of stress, basic self-care is essential to your well-being and recovery. Daily exercise, healthy eating, good sleep, and stress management enhance productivity, strengthen resilience, and provide long-term health benefits. Using alcohol and...
Key Takeaways Engaging in self-care activities is an essential practice for safeguarding your physical and mental well-being—particularly in times of stress. Unique and specialized practices complement basic self-care strategies to boost recovery healing. Engaging in...
Key Takeaways If symptoms and disturbances related to the traumatic event persist beyond the initial weeks or months, it may be time to seek the support of a mental health professional. Seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it can be an...
