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Suicide Stats |
600,000+ Law Enforcement 160 Killed in line of duty / year Twice that commit suicide / year |
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Stress |
Non-specific response of the body to any demand. response is physical, emotional, interpersonal |
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Hyper-Vigilance |
Over/excessive alertfulness |
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Real Stress |
A threat to someone's physical health and safety 1. Alarm 2. Fight or Flight 3. Relaxation (total) response |
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Symbolic Stress |
non-life threatening, but encountered by LEO Balance not restored 1. Alarm 2. no fight or flight release 3. Maintained Hyper-vigilance Stress builds |
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Impacts of Symbolic Stress |
Long term (Physical, emotional, interpersonal) |
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Five factors indicating a Stressful Occupation |
Suicide rate Alcoholism rate (1 of 8 vs. 3 of 8) Divorce (1/2 vs. 60-90%) Debilitating Disease Life Expectancy (72-78 vs. 55-59)
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ABC's of Stress |
Activating Event (can you stop of mitigate it) Belief System (can you change belief/attitude) Consequences (can you cope/regain balance) |
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Stress Relievers |
Aerobic Exercise (Best)
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Total Life Plan |
Exercise Spiritual needs Family Friends Nutrition |