First Responder Mental Health

This episode features Beth Jacobs M.A. Beth is one of the clinical psychologists who is pioneering specialized care in this area. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Professional Licensed Counselor and an EMDR certified clinician. Beth is associated with dozens of departments in the area and can often be seen taking care of first responders from across New York and Vermont. She attributes her love of helping those on the front lines in part to her husband who is a 25+ year police veteran. We discuss the work life balance, some common challenges that first responders face and what we can be doing to stay healthy and rolling out the door when the bell hits.