Mental health care utilization by first responders after Paris attacks.

Yvon MotreffP PirardC VuillermozG RabetM PetitclercL Eilin SteneT BaubetP ChauvinS Vandentorren

Published in: Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) (2021)

Among FRs with PTSD, partial PTSD or depression, few sought MHC. Improved access to MHC for FRs after terror attacks is essential. Knowing someone who could help regarding potential psychological risks may facilitate immediate and/or post-immediate support. Furthermore, post-immediate support could encourage engagement in MHC. Efforts should be made before and after potentially traumatic events to ensure mental health education for FR.

Keyphrases

mental health
posttraumatic stress disorder
quality improvement
spinal cord injury
human health
social support
healthcare
sleep quality
social media
risk assessment
mental illness