mental illness

  1. L

    Should mental illness be prioritized more when it relates to health care funding?

    I have severe mental illness. Most patients I care for have severe mental illness. Mental health is HIGHLY neglected and misunderstood in our legislation and healthcare as compared to physical ailments. People complain about health care in this country, but funding is far more limited with...
  2. MassEMT2012

    Mental Illness and Substance Abuse in EMS Workers

    Hey everyone, I am new to EMTLife and this is my first post/thread. Sorry to bring on such a serious and heavy topic, but its something really important to me, and should be to all of us. Due to the sensitivity of this topic (as well as our mutual friend HIPAA), everyone should...
    • MassEMT2012
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    • abuse drugs emt forgivness heroin mental mental illness mercy second chance substance abuse
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Health and Fitness
  3. J

    Does a mental illness w/ in-patient hospitalization in the past disqualify you for EMS work?

    Hey, my name is Jon and I have wanted a career in EMS as a paramedic for a long time now. Last night I heard something that concerned me and that's that having a mental illness and being hospitalized for it can disqualify you for any emergency response work. If true, are there any ways to work...
    • jonnycroft4242
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    • advice disqualification ems help mental illness
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: EMS Talk
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