CISM Signs and Symptoms
Your loved one has been involved in an emotion-charged event, often known as a critical incident. They may be experiencing normal stress responses to such an event (critical incident …
Read MoreCISM Signs and Symptoms
Your loved one has been involved in an emotion-charged event, often known as a critical incident. They may be experiencing normal stress responses to such an event (critical incident …
Read MoreCritical Incident Stress Management
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is an effective approach because it empowers individuals, in the context of their workplace, to define and maintain their own and others’ health through …
Read MoreWorkSafeBC Claim Process
Employers If a person working for you has a work-related injury or disease and gets medical treatment from a doctor or other qualified practitioner, as the employer you must …
Read MoreToolkit for Managers
The RCMP’s Toolkit for Managers includes useful advice for supervisors and managers on pages 6-13 and in Appendix 1. To read more, download PDF document
Read MoreTraining Courses
Various training courses can help improve your knowledge and skills in tackling mental health, whether in your own life or in the organization you work for. International Critical Incident …
Read MoreGap Analysis Tool
The BC First Responders Mental Health Committee, consisting of representatives from fire, police, paramedic services, and WorkSafeBC, has developed recommended practices for first responder organizations to better support the …
Read MoreMaking the Business Case
One of the biggest hurdles in supporting mental health in first responders is getting an organization’s leadership to make it a priority. While some leaders may support mental health …
Read MoreRecommended Practices
These recommended practices are based on research studies and other similar practice documents, along with contributions developed through a collaborative process with first responders. Some recommended practices pertain specifically …
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