Justin Mausz Part 2 | Work, Trauma & Purpose

Justin is an Advanced Care Paramedic and researcher with Peel Regional Paramedic Services, a member of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, and a Scientist with the McNally Project for Paramedicine Research. His work focuses on psychological health and safety among paramedics. Justin is the research lead of the External Violence Against Paramedics (EVAP) program and co-leads the Violence Against Paramedics project with Dr. Donnelly. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, follow him on Twitter, or see more of his work on ResearchGate.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmausz/Twitter: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fi%2Fflow%2FloginViolence Against Paramedics: https://www.protectparamedics.com/ Part 2:In this insightful episode, we delve into the importance of having a sense of self, purpose, and the role of diversified sources of fulfillment in protecting psychological health and wellbeing, especially in high-stress professions like being a paramedic. The discussion touches on generational differences in values regarding work-life balance, the potential for early career mental health screenings, and the impact of occupational trauma. The conversation also addresses the types of violence paramedics face, the role of mental health and substance use in these incidents, and strategies to improve safety for both paramedics and patients. Join us as we explore how to support and sustain the mental health and safety of our essential emergency responders.References: https://peelregion.ca/sites/default/files/2024-03/paramedic-experiences-with-workplace-violence.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24830544/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35206301/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paige-Masonhttps://www.protectparamedics.com/the-teamhttps://www.insighthealthsolutions.com/launch-of-peel-region-paramedic-services-partnership-with-thp-for-mental-health-services/https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2019-ctn-pln-ptsi/index-en.aspx?wbdisable=trueChapters:00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Purpose and Meaning00:19 Generational Shifts in Work-Life Balance01:00 Early Career Mental Health Screening01:30 Challenges in Psychological Assessments03:33 The Role of Resilience in Mental Health05:23 Personal Struggles and Professional Challenges09:10 Violence Against Paramedics: A Growing Concern15:20 Addressing Mental Health Crises in the Field17:36 Legal and Ethical Considerations19:47 Conclusion: Ensuring Safety for AllGet in Touch Here or in the Comments:[email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-cichowski-787b99274/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-rodger-b60571141/