Cognitive Constructs Often Found in First Responders: A Guide to First Responder Mental Health
By Gregory C. Lemich, PhD, LPC The Lemich Clinic From day one, first responders are trained to think and act differently. According to the National Training and Education Division (NTED) of the Department of Homeland Security, first responders are proficient in, “preventing, protecting, responding to, and recovering from manmade and natural catastrophic events.” (National Training and Education Division, N.D.). To effectively handle these catastrophes, first responders must develop a...
