#EMS Mental Health

#IMCode7 – From Sirens to Serenity

December 29, 2023 ImCode7

As an EMS worker, I have seen it all. The chaotic scenes of accidents, the desperate cries for help, and the raw emotions that come with each call. But there's one thing that's not always visible or discussed openly - mental health.  I used to think my job was all about physical injuries and saving lives. I was so focused on the external world that I overlooked the internal one. That is, until I hit a breaking point. The constant exposure to trauma began to take its toll on me. My heart raced at every call; my mind replayed the worst scenes over and over again. I felt helpless and alone.