Mental Health Awareness + Suicide Prevention for First Responders

We talk about Mental Health a lot on this podcast and this episode is no exception. We sat down with Steven Hough from First H.E.L.P to chat about reducing the mental health stigma among First Responders and preventing suicide through education and advocacy. 

First H.E.L.P. reduces mental health stigma for First Responders through education, advocating for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of First Responders lost to suicide, assisting officers in their search for healing, and bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues.

Steven Hough is a 20-year veteran of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. During his time with the Sheriff’s Office Steven also spent seven years assigned as a Task Force Officer for the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force based in Pensacola, FL. While serving a warrant with the task force Steven was shot numerous times, including once in the face. As a result of his actions, Steven was awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery, the United States Marshal’s Purple Heart, and the Medal of Valor from Santa Rosa County.

Books Discussed In This Episode:

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

 Left Of Bang by Jason A. Riley & Patrick Van Horne

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