An introduction to mental health for first responders

Minds on the Frontline Podcast

The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program. The Minds on Frontline Podcast is designed to inform, educate, and entertain first responders, their families, and the public regarding the realities of frontline work-related mental health challenges.
In this episode, Dr. A will Describe how our developmental experiences determine how we function socially, professionally, and personally throughout our lives. Then, doc will help us appreciate the spectrum of emotions and reactions that can manifest from a perceived stress. During this episode, Dr. A will Describe how our developmental experiences determine how we function socially, professionally, and personally throughout our lives. Then, doc will help us appreciate the spectrum of emotions and reactions that can manifest from a perceived stress.
Host - Geoff Lassers ([email protected]), Firefighter/paramedic, West Bloomfield FD
Host - Mike Mattern ([email protected]), Firefighter/paramedic, Dearborn FD
Guest - Manisha Leary LMSW ([email protected]) Frontline Strong Together (FST5) Program Manager
Guest - Ali Amirsadri MD ([email protected]) Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Psychiatry & Associate Chair for Clinical Services, Wayne State University &Associate Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine

Minds on the Frontline Podcast is brought to you by the Frontline Strong Together 5 Program. FST5 provides streamlined access to behavioral and mental health services, as well as crisis resources for Michigan’s frontline workers and their families. NEED HELP NOW? If you are a frontline worker in Michigan or an immediate family member experiencing any crisis—whether work-related, substance abuse, depression, relationships, finances, or other challenges—reach out by calling 1-833-34-STRONG or visit FST5.org for more information.