First Responder
Anxiety Treatment
in Costa Mesa
Command Post Wellness specializes in providing mental health treatment services for anxiety and other mental or behavioral health conditions.
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Why We’re Here
Anxiety can happen to anyone, but first responders with a high-stress job are especially prone to severe anxiety and the symptoms that come with it. The tense situations, serious injuries, and traumatic scenes can start to mess with a person's mental health, even causing post-traumatic stress injury or PTSI.
Treatment may be necessary to help these everyday heroes find the best methods possible to ease their stress and better manage the anxious feelings that arise from certain triggers. After repeated exposure to stressful or high-intensity situations on the job, first responders may feel the weight of various mental health conditions. Our treatment program is tailored to support the recovery and stress management of emergency responders.
Benefits of Anxiety Treatment for First Responders
First responders can greatly benefit from anxiety treatment. With special techniques in mind to help manage triggers, as well as medication and therapy for those who need further assistance, emergency personnel can better handle their job duties without symptoms arising.
Just a few benefits of anxiety treatment include:
What is Anxiety
Before delving into anxiety signs and symptoms specific to first responders, it is important to know exactly what anxiety is overall. In general, it is a sense of uneasiness. Whether reacting to a dangerous, stressful, or unfamiliar situation, the mind and body can both exhibit a response that alerts the person that something is amiss. There may be a physical manifestation, such as an upset stomach, or a mental one, like difficulty focusing or thinking about anything else.
The way every individual experiences anxiety is different. While one person may feel fearful and stuck where they stand, another might have racing thoughts that are difficult to stop. Some may experience panic attacks. The type of situation and precise type of anxiety or mental health struggle the individual has can determine the mind and body's response in each particular moment.
Anxiety can show up in many different forms. Therefore, it is important to talk to a mental health professional about specific symptoms and treatment options. In many cases, treatment and mental health services can help first responders manage their symptoms of anxiety and live fuller lives.
Anxiety Signs in First Responders
As with anyone, all first responders are affected by their anxiety in different ways. It may depend on the type of situation they're put in, such as whether they are a law enforcement officer, EMT, 911 dispatcher, firefighter, or border patrol agent. Each of these professions faces different challenges and may result in anxiety.
Typically, however, professionals responding to emergencies may have:
How Common is Anxiety for First Responders
Anxiety in first responders is far more common than people realize. These professionals are often in charge of public safety and the well-being of others. That is a significant weight on a person's shoulders, which can lead to serious stress.
First responders have increased exposure to traumatic events or stressful situations. They may be likely to struggle with anxiety in their personal and professional life due to the nature of the job. With the right support and understanding, first responders can learn healthy coping skills to manage their anxiety.
Due to the increased risk of emergency workers becoming anxious or suffering from PTSI, agencies such as the National Fire Protection Association have even begun advocacy efforts for mental health and overall wellness. This is a step in the right direction, though much more needs to be done to emphasize mental well-being for professionals in high-risk jobs. Suicide is a leading cause of death among first responders.
First Responders, Find Peace of Mind:
When to Get Help for Anxiety
First responders experiencing anxiety should get help once they realize how much it's impacting their daily lives. If a person is experiencing physical symptoms on the job or having trouble sleeping and feeling irritable regularly, it is time to find a treatment option that will help.
Emergency personnel often need to make quick decisions and have critical thinking skills to perform to the best of their abilities. Anxiety symptoms can throw off a person's ability to think clearly and quickly and hinder job performance, which ultimately puts everyone in danger.
Types of Treatment for Anxiety
Various treatment types exist to ease anxiety. Many people start with counseling or therapy.
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Ease Your Anxiety with Command Post Wellness
Any first responders struggling with anxiety can get the help they need at Command Post Wellness. This mental health facility is exclusive to people within this profession who can benefit from either residential or outpatient programs alongside like-minded individuals.
Contact us when you're ready to help yourself, so you can continue to do the incredible work of helping others.
First Responders
Our Modern-Day Heroes
First responders and public safety employees are our modern-day heroes, which can come at a significant psychological price. The first responder regularly experiences on-the-job trauma in which risking their lives daily is just part of the job.
We have a team which assists first responders on a path to healing through innovative therapeutic modalities. Command Post Wellness prioritizes the mental health of our first responders and public safety employees.
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