Registry Insider

Registry Insider is the new vodcast from the National Registry of EMTs. Hosted by CEO and Executive Director Bill Seifarth, Registry Insider gives you insight, news, and in-depth conversations on a multitude of topics from the National Registry and the EMS industry. With new episodes every week, Registry Insider will keep you informed!

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EMS & Mental Health Service

August 20, 2024 • The National Registry of EMTs • Episode 12

In this week’s episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth, CEO and Executive Director of the National Registry of EMTs, interviews Dr. Braxton Morrison, a National Registry board member and paramedic, with a PhD in crisis intervention and traumatic stress. Dr. Morrison shares his personal journey from military service to EMS, highlighting the pressing need for crisis intervention and culturally competent mental health support for EMS professionals. They discuss the unique challenges EMS workers face, often without adequate resources or support, and advocate for increased research, stigma reduction, and the development of peer support systems. This conversation aims to raise awareness and inspire action to better support EMS professionals nationwide.