Stress

According to studies, stress is the leading cause of firefighter death, whether from heart disease, cancer, stroke, injury, or depression. There is chronic and acute stress which can manifest itself anywhere, anytime, and for many reasons. 

We know that stress is a physical response to change and is, for the most part, unavoidable. A majority of short-term stress is dealt with quickly, whereas negative, long-term and poorly handled stress can lead to physical illness and mental disorders.

Here are some other resources on stress that the Peer Support Team has found useful. (These are exterior resources and will open outside in a different window)

Read

Combat Covid Stress

Listen

Surviving the Streets: The Mental Health Stresses of First Responders

Watch

Learn

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

Four Stages of Your Bodies Reaction to Acute Stress

Symptoms of Stress

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