With inadequate leadership one of the primary stressors for correctional officers, leaders must do more to help officers deal with stress and prevent suicide
Correctional employees experience some of the highest rates of mental illness, sleep disorders and physical health issues of all U.S. workers
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The support that can come from the correctional officer’s primary relationship can be especially impactful
Officer Joe Peterson wrestled with alcoholism and the stresses of life as a police officer, a sometimes combustible combination
Psychological trauma is an ever-present danger for correctional officers, so we must create a culture where COs feel comfortable reaching out for help
As with many trends, PTSD awareness can spawn some misguided efforts that fail to fully address the issues
The program is designed to prevent or lessen the effects of PTSD before it surfaces, and help identify the disorder even if it is hiding or lying dormant
When an officer takes their own life it creates a ripple effect
Depression is a well-studied condition that has tested and effective therapeutic modalities
The symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person, but there are a few that are reported by a high number of sufferers
A leader who is realistic about risks and proactive about solutions can have a major impact on personnel well-being
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress manifest differently in men and women
34 percent of officers who responded to the survey reported suffering from symptoms of PTSD
Since 2001, more than 1.8 million troops have been deployed to support military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other areas experiencing conflict.
Christopher Fustos was honorably discharged from the Marines after an exploding hand grenade injured him
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