By Brad Arleth, M.S. for Responder Health The Hidden Crisis Among Our Protectors Let's get candid about something most first responders don't like to talk about: the mental and physical toll of the job. The constant exposure to trauma, irregular schedules, and high-stress environments create a perfect storm for anxiety and depression. But there's another crisis quietly affecting those who serve—the epidemic of obesity and its direct connection to behavioral health problems. R