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Health & Science Randy Yohe,

First Responders Form Grassroots Mental Health Support Service

Faced with mounting suicides and PTSD rates, some West Virginia first responders struggling with job-related mental health issues are taking matters into their own hands.

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Government Randy Yohe,

Report On First Responders Mental Health Issues Sparks Crisis Reaction

Firefighters are more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty.  First responder PTSD rates are triple the general population.

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