Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State’s first mental health needs assessment for first responders. This is an important step in understanding and improving mental health support for public safety professionals. The effort, in collaboration with the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the State University of New York New Paltz Disaster Mental Health Institute, uses surveys and focus groups to gather data on the mental health challenges facing workers. Masu.
This assessment is intended to provide customized mental health care and resources to first responders such as law enforcement, paramedics, and emergency managers. The results will be shared at the 19th Annual Disaster Mental Health Institute Conference, highlighting Governor Hochul’s commitment to strengthening New York State’s mental health care system for those on the front lines of public safety.
This effort is part of a broader effort to develop a statewide disaster mental health response and provide training and support to disaster mental health teams. By focusing on the unique needs of first responders, New York City will improve their mental health and overall job performance and ensure a resilient future for the state’s mental health infrastructure. do my best.
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