mental health

The homeless community: breaking down the barriers to primary care

Being homeless and sleeping rough is sadly not a new phenomenon. The numbers of homeless people all across England have been increasing over recent years (Crisis, 2016; DCLG, 2016) and a research...

Breaking bad news: the need for a coping mechanism in paramedicine

“Paramedics …must transition from resuscitators to death notifiers in a matter of moments…this can be very challenging” .

The impact of post-traumatic stress on first responders: analysis of cortisol, anxiety, depression, sleep impairment and pain

The primary aim of this study was to assess the impact of psychological and physical stress on emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic first responders by analysing the relationships among...

Paramedic clinical decision-making in mental health care: a new theoretical approach

The response to mental health emergencies in the community often presents unique and complex challenges for paramedics. This is often a result of the ambiguous nature of presentations, the lack of...

Mental health legislation: an era of change in paramedic clinical practice and responsibility

In Australia, mental health legislation varies from each state and territory, and while thes e laws promote the same fundamental principles, differences do exist in relation to the persons authorized...

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