Words Matter – Mental Health Challenge
CIPHER created the Words Matter campaign to share and promote a collective understanding of many well-known and used mental health terms that describe various occupationally related challenges many public safety personnel (PSP), healthcare workers (HCWs), veterans, and their families face every day.
CIPHER Webinar Series: PeerOnCall and Beyond Silence
CIPHER Webinar Series PeerOnCall and Beyond Silence Showcase Mark your calendars for January 18th 2024 for an up-coming live, free webinar! We encourage you to join our one-hour session with Dr. Moll, Nadine Leduc, Melissa Parker, and Saleha Ansari to learn more about: PEERONCALL AND BEYOND SILENCE: NEW FRONTIERS IN APP-BASED SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY […]
Mental Health and Life Satisfaction Among Canadian Paramedics during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Paramedics represent a high-risk occupation for both exposure to infectious diseases and stress-related mental health outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated the pre-existing risk of mental health conditions.
Development of an Evidence-Informed Solution to Emotional Distress in PSPs and HCWs: The Social Support, Tracking Distress, Education, and Discussion Community (STEADY) Program
The Social Support, Tracking Distress, Education, and Discussion Community (STEADY) Program was developed to cover knowledge translation and implementation science frameworks to include all evidence-informed elements of post-traumatic stress prevention. This paper reports on the narrative literature review that framed the development of the STEADY framework and introduces its key elements.
STEADY – Supporting Each Other
The STEADY staff wellness program was developed based on the available literature and input from stakeholders, guided by the Knowledge-to-Action (KTA) Implementation Science Framework. This infographic provides guidance to support staff through difficult situations by specifically outlining strategies to try and those to avoid.
Frequently Asked Questions: Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Learn about the benefits of using Psychological First Aid (PFA) as a Healthcare Worker and Public Safety Personnel. Uncover essential FAQs and start your journey to secure a PFA certification.
Public Safety Personnel and Burnout: Finding Solutions
Learn about occupational risks factors associated with burnout and how Public Safety leaders and managers can enact effective changes.
The Rising Rates of Burnout Among Public Safety Personnel
Recognizing the unique challenges Public Safety Personnel experience at work can help explain why rates of burnout are rising among this group.
Signs and Symptoms of Burnout
Familiarize yourself with some internal and external indicators of burnout.
Public Safety Personnel and Burnout: Causes of Burnout
Learn about the unique organizational, situational, and individual risk factors that can cause burnout among Public Safety Personnel.