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About the Course
There is a lot of misinformation about PTSD, the symptoms of it, the prevalence rate, and it is vital for dispatchers to get accurate information so they can more accurately identify their risk for PTSD. We all tent to want to cope with traumatic events by avoiding thinking about them, but when we rely on avoidant coping to manage our distress, it has an increased likelihood of prolonging our distress over time. In this course, Dr. Michelle Lilly will discuss PTSD and its symptoms, the prevalence of PTSD and related conditions in 9-1-1, and some treatment options of PTSD.
Your Instructor
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Michelle Lilly
Dr. Michelle Lilly has studied the physical and mental health of public safety professionals over the past decade. She is among the first to publish data on the mental and physical health of 9-1-1 professionals and has worked on research projects with retired law enforcement. She is trained in evidence-based interventions for stress and mental health conditions and has experience in delivering training and intervention at the individual and group level. She has received state funding to support the development and distribution of her Saving Blue Lives training on PTSD, suicide, peer support, and resilience.