Lift The Weight Off Your Shoulder
Being entrusted with saving the lives of others while putting your own life at risk has been reported as one of the most physically and mentally stressful jobs.
The common issues faced by firefighters are:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Taking into account the number of traumatic experiences and death witnessed by firefighters, an alarming number of these first responders have been diagnosed with PTSD.
Future of the issues if not dealt with:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
If left untreated, PTSD can cause social withdrawal, emotional numbness, health issues, pessimistic attitude and other psychological concerns
Guilt
Unresolved guilt leads to depression, poor self-esteem, self-harm and strained relationships psychosis.
Anxiety
Anxiety, if not treated, reduces the ability to work leading to loss of productivity, isolation and a high risk of suicide.
Stress
Persisting stress naturally has adverse effects such as high blood pressure, heart diseases on the health but also causes sleep disorders, muscle tension, substance dependency and emotional dysregulation.
Ananda.ai comprises experts trained to deal with trauma, anxiety, depression, guilt and relationship issues.
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Emotional regulation
Therapy will provide you the non-judgemental space for venting out your emotions
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Healthy coping techniques
The trauma, stress, burnout has to be dealt with regularly to avoid overwhelming pile ups; which is possible through healthy coping techniques.
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Better sleep quality
Working through the other mental health issues will eventually affect your sleep pattern and quality for the better.
Benefits of Ananda
Easy bookings, no commuting needed
Express yourself without feeling judged
Choose your own therapist
FAQs
Firefighters are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, stress and other mental health-related problems that may be either chronic or acute.
Given that traumatic exposure is common among firefighters, it is not surprising that high rates of PTSD have been found. The events and fireground they witness daily are a constant shock to their system.
As a firefighter, you may witness trauma, death, and destruction on a daily basis. This takes a mental toll. However, seeking treatment and recognizing depression in fire fighters is often stigmatised and seen as a sign of weakness.