Health & Wellness

The Health & Wellness resource center, brought to you by Corrections1 and Cordico, offers news and information that helps individuals and agencies address behavioral health.

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Public safety ‘pit stops’ can help avoid burnout

Public safety ‘pit stops’ can help avoid burnout

Strategies for responders to manage stress during busy shifts

A multifaceted approach to first responder health and wellness

What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?
6 ways a peer support team has an officer’s back

Like any special ops team, a law enforcement peer support team has a mission to fulfill
Breaking the “I’m good” code of silence

When there is peer and organizational pressure to cover up personal distress and emotional turmoil, correctional officer wellness suffers

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'Toughing it out' is not the only option for corrections professionals
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Industry insider champions new Mental Health First Aid Course for corrections professionals
Navigating the toxic terrain: Addressing bullying and power abuse in corrections
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Unraveling the impact and proposing solutions for a healthier workplace culture
Wellness principles for first responders: Applying extreme ownership
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Jocko Willink discusses the wellness challenges specifically facing first responders and strategies to strengthen wellness at every stage of the journey
Prison reform and staff wellness are inextricably linked
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Unless prison reformers intentionally and deliberately pursue the improvement of staff working conditions, the desired outcomes of prison reform will remain elusive
Ice bath tips and tricks: How officers can get the most out of cold water therapy
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I wish someone would have explained what my body was going to go through when I took the plunge
Father’s Day can be tough for divorced dads
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I know the landmines are there, but awareness alone won’t prevent the darkness of depression from creeping in
Preparing your family for a critical incident: A checklist for first responders and their families
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Proactive measures to navigate and support each other through challenging times
Physical fitness testing for first responders
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A mandatory, non-punitive annual fitness assessment is essential for improving the health, fitness and quality of life of first responders
23 wellness tips for corrections officers in 2023
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It can be challenging for COs to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here's our top 23 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
5 things to know about wellness rooms
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Here's an overview of what a wellness room is, how your officers can benefit from using one and steps your agency can take to create its own relaxing space
Do you have a sleep disorder?
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Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel
Not sleeping well? 5 mind-soothing ways for first responders to get better sleep
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Not getting adequate rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Book excerpt: Peer Support Fundamentals: Ask, Listen, Encourage, Follow-up
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Peer support can decrease the unnecessary suffering of coworkers and give the peer supporter a greater sense of purpose
A video for wellness reform: 'PTSD911'
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Combating the idea that stress injuries to the brain occur only in the weak-minded is essential to embedding mental health into the first responder culture
Field visit encounters: Finding a body
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6 steps for field probation officers to take to preserve the scene and support law enforcement
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