EPISODE · Mar 4, 2024 · 52 MIN
Episode 177 | First Responder Mental Health with Deana Kahle, LMFT
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Deana Kahle, LMFT about first responder mental health. Deana discusses her journey into specializing with first responders and describes the current landscape of mental health for law enforcement officers and other first responders. We discuss the unique experiences and contributing factors that play a role in first responder mental health and the primary challenges and barriers first responders face when it comes to receiving mental health care. We discuss the stigma of mental health in this population, as well as the stigma of help seeking. Deana discusses how mental health professionals can become more competent in working with this population, as well as provides words of encouragement for any first responders, or family members of first responders, who are struggling with their mental health. Connect with Deana: IG: @copshrink Website: https://aboveboardconsulting.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: Academy Hour The Overwatch Collective Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Deana Kahle, LMFT about first responder mental health. Deana discusses her journey into specializing with first responders and describes the current landscape of mental health for law enforcement officers and other first responders. We discuss the unique experiences and contributing factors that play a role in first responder mental health and the primary challenges and barriers first responders face when it comes to receiving mental health care. We discuss the stigma of mental health in this population, as well as the stigma of help seeking. Deana discusses how mental health professionals can become more competent in working with this population, as well as provides words of encouragement for any first responders, or family members of first responders, who are struggling with their mental health. Connect with Deana: IG: @copshrink Website: https://aboveboardconsulting.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: Academy Hour The Overwatch Collective Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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