Military
ACTIVE DUTY, GUARD, RESERVE & VETERAN
Hundreds of thousands of military personnel and veterans experience PTS(D) due to the stresses of training, combat, and sexual trauma within the ranks.
31% of Vietnam vets
12-24% of Gulf War vets
11-30% of Iraq War vets
14% of Afghan War vets
Law Enforcement
POLICE & DETECTIVE
Some of the most tragic events in our communities are witnessed by law enforcement. This trauma often has significant impact on officers’ physical and mental health, as many struggle with alcohol abuse and depression.
7-19% of police officers
Firefighters
CAREER & VOLUNTEER
Firefighters in the United States are dispatched to fewer fires but are increasingly called upon to support emergency medical services, respond to natural disasters and perform search and rescue. Lack of knowledge, stigma, finances and time are burdens and obstacles to the treatment of their PTS(D).
14-37% of firefighters
Emergency Services
EMT & PARAMEDIC
Emergency medical service personnel face catastrophic, stressful events in their daily efforts to provide essential health services. Unfortunately, repeated exposure to this stress takes a mental toll on these brave men and women.
34% of EMTs
15% of paramedics
References: UOPX: First Responder Mental Health Survey / NAMI: Law Enforcement / NIOSH: Suicide in Police Work / NAMI: Veterans / Ruderman Family Foundation Study / Barends Psychology Practice: PTSD Statistics / New Jersey State Police Task Force Study / OSDH: EMS Health and Wellness Survey / NAEMT: Survey on EMS Mental Health / VA: National Center for PTSD / Graham Medical: EMS PTSD Statistics
