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Is There a Way to Prevent PTSD in Emergency Responders?

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Stock firefighterFirst responders face many dangerous situations and traumatic events affecting millions each year, and these experiences often affect their mental health short- and long-term. A new resiliency training program for first responders led by Stony Brook Medicine will be conducted through fire stations and emergency medical services organizations in New York and Texas beginning in 2026, with the goal to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in first responders.  More information can be found here.

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