... occupational strain creates risk for adverse mental health outcomes, a challenge among PSC who already demonstrate high prevalence of mental health disorders. However, paucity in research on occupational experiences and mental health of PSC remains. Design/methodology/approach We surveyed Canadian PSC...

... modelling were performed for data analysis. Findings The study found that 70% of ambulance personnel intended to quit their jobs. Intention to quit was similar between paramedics and non-paramedic staff. In both staff groups, supervisors' and colleagues' support was associated with mental health...

..., workload, sleep and alcohol use. However, the relationship between risk factors and mental health problems in firefighters remains unclear. In the present study, the authors aim to assess mental distress among Muscat firefighters using the Brief Symptom Inventory-18. The authors expected that this research...

...Lydia Garmon-Jones; Paul Hanna; Mary John Purpose Concerns have been raised regarding the mental health of firefighters. In response to this, existing literature reviews have highlighted the significant role of trauma in influencing mental health and the experience of post-traumatic stress within...

...: 1) to determine whether variables related to the opioid crisis were associated with burnout and 2) to explore the relationship between mental health, sleep, substance use, social support, and attitudes about working during the opioid overdose crisis with burnout. Design/methodology/approach...

... suggestions to overcome some anticipated barriers. Practical implications By considering mental health and well-being of workers, a priority and by being developed based on international recommendations and professionals testimonies, peer support appears as a valuable tool possible to be implemented...

...Shannon Wagner; Romana Pasca Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the contribution of work to self-reported mental health symptoms in fire service members. Design/methodology/approach In 2004, the first wave of this data collection was completed with all members of a fire department...

...Heilwine Bakker; Marc van Veldhoven; Tony Gaillard; Remy Hertogs; Margot Feenstra Purpose Since policemen have a highly demanding job, they have a high risk of developing mental health problems, which may have a negative influence on their private life. The purpose of this paper is to present...

...Shannon Wagner; Romana Pasca; Jordan Crosina Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of personality factors, especially hostility, as they related to traumatic stress and mental health symptoms in firefighters. Design/methodology/approach – A group of paid...