More states expand PTSD treatment options for first responders

By: Amanda Watford

Outlets: Stateline

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 374

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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More states this year have looked beyond traditional counseling and medication to help first responders cope with post-traumatic stress.

Firefighters, police officers and emergency medical workers routinely witness fatal crashes, violent crimes and other traumatic events that can leave lasting psychological scars.

“When you are in the fire service, or any first responder industry, or especially in the military, stuff builds up over time, and what happens is you see so many things …

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