First Responder Mental Health Survey

Describe Position as a First Responder

How long have you been a first responder?

Do you think there is a stigma against talking about our mental health as first responders?

Do you think there is a rise in suicides, PTSD, substance abuse, and other stress disorders for First Responders?

Have you ever had increased anxiety after a critical stress incident at work?

Have you ever had loss of sleep/nightmares after a critical stress incident at work?

Have you ever had depression related to incidents you have experienced on the job?

Do you consider yourself to be suffering from a form of PTSD?

Have you ever thought about suicide or hurting yourself?

Have you ever attempted suicide or hurt yourself?

Have you ever sought out counseling for things you have seen/experienced?

Have you ever thought about seeking counseling for things you have seen/experienced, but DID NOT?

Were you denied counseling by your manager/supervisor?

Does your department/agency/company have a mental health program in place

Are you afraid of ridicule from your peers if you show that an incident affected you?

Who should take accountability of First Responder's mental health?

How should the stigma about mental health of First Responders be handled?

Any other suggestions on this survey? Other ideas to address First Responder Mental Health?