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Emergency service workers are seen at the scene of an accident at a construction site in Box Hill, Melbourne (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

A world first study of the mental health of emergency workers has found they are at greater risk of psychological distress and trauma. The study of more than 21-thousand people was carried out by Beyond Blue. It is now calling for a national approach to dealing with mental health issues for first responders.


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By Nilgün Kılıç, Gloria Kalache

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A world first study of the mental health of emergency workers has found they are at greater risk of psychological distress and trauma. The study of more than 21-thousand people was carried out by Beyond Blue. It is now calling for a national approach to dealing with mental health issues for first responders.



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