First Responder Heart Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one therapeutic treatment modality developed to teach people how to identify and overcome negative thought processes
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The center offers correctional officers the opportunity to de-stress through exercise, meditation, religious worship and counseling services
Vision, collaboration, funding and officer buy-in have led to proven results
Given the nature of the work, a job in corrections comes with a particularly high amount of stress
Peer support is an effective means of getting help to officers in need, from other officers who understand their problems
A homeless schizophrenic took off most of his clothes in public and was talking loudly to no one in particular – does he really belong in jail?
Anthony Gangi and Russ Hamilton sit down with William Young to discuss the emotional damage that can impact a correctional officer’s mental health and well-being
