Wellness and Prevention for Uniformed Personnel & First Responders
Maintaining mental wellness and preventing potential issues is crucial for everyone, but it’s especially important for uniformed personnel, first responders, and front-line workers. These roles often come with heightened exposure to stress, trauma, and the risk of mental health challenges like PTSD. That's why a proactive approach to mental health is essential. By incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine, you can strengthen your mental health, just as you would your physical health. Staying on top of your mental wellness is not only about managing issues but also about preventing them before they arise.
How Can Wholesome Psychology Help?
At Wholesome Psychology, we are committed to supporting those in high-stress professions. We offer a range of proactive and preventative services tailored to your specific needs. These services include group learning sessions, check-ins, and facilitated discussions, all designed to address the unique challenges faced by uniformed personnel and first responders. We also offer individual counseling for those seeking more personalized care.
Our Areas of Focus Include:
- Managing the intense stressors of your job
- Transitioning between work and personal life
- Addressing the impact of work on personal relationships and family life
- Exploring how personal life issues may affect your work
- Supporting recovery from work-related trauma or PTSD
- Addressing common mental health issues in high-pressure professions, such as depression and anxiety
- Helping you understand and respond to individuals with mental illness
- Addressing harassment and bullying concerns
- Gender, sexuality, and intercultural issues
- Substance use and abuse concerns
We also provide individual maintenance counseling to address emerging personal or work-related issues, ensuring you receive the ongoing support you need.
Mental Health Screening
As part of our commitment to proactive care, we offer a comprehensive mental health screen designed to identify potential challenges before they become overwhelming. This tool is suitable for individuals 18 years and older, and it screens for a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
- Life change stressors and adjustment issues
- Work-related stress and psychological injuries
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep issues
- Anger management
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Substance use and abuse
- Problematic or compulsive behaviors
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
This mental health screening is available for purchase individually. If you’re interested in taking the assessment, please visit our Contact Us page for more details.
For Employers: Supporting Your Team’s Mental Health
As an employer, you can offer our services to your staff as part of your commitment to their well-being. The assessment prompts individuals to answer a series of questions, which results in an overall mental health summary. You will also receive a report compiling all individual assessments, which can help you understand the overall mental health landscape of your team. Note: This summary is not an official diagnosis, but it can provide valuable insights into your team's needs.
If your staff members would like to speak to a therapist after completing the assessment, they can easily reach out and book an appointment. You can also inquire about available Mental Health Spending Accounts to make counseling more accessible.