Paramedics - On the Front Line S2 E10 Part 1

Episode 10 of the It's a Mind Field! podcast, hosted by Leon Fernandes, Hannah Achelles and Chris Jaeger, titled "Paramedics - On the Front Line S2 E10 Part 1" was published on January 22, 2024 and runs 27 minutes.

January 22, 2024 ·27m · It's a Mind Field!

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Summary

Chris Jaeger talks with paramedic Jason Kirkaldy who opens up about revealing mental health struggles in a workplace that sometimes demonstrates a culture of shame. Jason discusses trauma that stems from working on the frontline in paramedicine and how that can impact mental health. IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW. Content warning - Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content...

Episode Description

Chris Jaeger talks with paramedic Jason Kirkaldy who opens up about revealing mental health struggles in a workplace that sometimes demonstrates a culture of shame. Jason discusses trauma that stems from working on the frontline in paramedicine and how that can impact mental health.

IAMF! is supported by the Mental Health Commission of NSW.

Content warning -
Interviews include explicit language and feature topics such as depression, stigma and suicide. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult and we encourage listeners to take care of their safety and well-being.

Help is available -
Lifeline - call 13 11 14
Suicide Callback Service - call 1300 659 467 / suicidecallbackservice.org.au

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