Here for My Peer: The Future of First Responder Mental Health

Here for My Peer: The Future of First Responder Mental Health

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health

Workplace interventions that leverage social tactics to improve health and well-being are becoming more common. As an example, peer mental health support interventions aim to reduce stigma and promote treatment seeking in first responder populations. Given the social nature of these interventions, it is important to consider how the preexisting social context influences intervention outcomes. A peer mental health support intervention was delivered among first responders, and self-efficacy and intention to have supportive peer conversations were measured pre-and post-intervention. 

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Horan, K.A.; Marks, M.; Ruiz, J.; Bowers, C.; Cunningham, A. (2021). Here for My Peer: The future of frst responder mental health. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health18, 11097. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111097

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