Jan 29 2025 36 mins
My guest today is Perry Tabak, he has over 30 years experience in police enforcement and is currently serving as a police chief in Summit County.
His vast experience spans several safety forces settings. Here he his graciously willing to discuss mental health opportunities available to first responders in his community and particularly, the Police Department. He talks at length about these innovative opportunities and how these have shown efficacy in supporting not only police enforcement officers but the community at large. He straight talks about the demands of a job that have evolving challenges for maintaining balanced mental health. I am so appreciative of his insightful and informative approach and ideas for globalizing the police officer’s mental health story across communities.
(00:00) Introduction to Mental Health in First Responders
(02:40) The Evolution of Mental Health Awareness
(05:55) Training for Mental Health Crises
(08:37) Wellness Programs and Peer Support
(11:51) Innovative Approaches to Mental Health
(14:40) The Importance of Taking Timeouts
(17:24) Resources for Mental Health Support
(20:39) Preventive Measures in Mental Health
(23:25) Critical Incident Debriefs (26:08) Personal Reflections on Mental Health
(29:17) The Future of Mental Health in First Responders
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Safety Forces Center
Assist 77 – Safety Forces Center
News, Training, Products for Police, Law Enforcement Professionals
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Resources | COPS OFFICE
Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise
Find Me: caiserodemchale.com
Reach Me: [email protected]
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"Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"
His vast experience spans several safety forces settings. Here he his graciously willing to discuss mental health opportunities available to first responders in his community and particularly, the Police Department. He talks at length about these innovative opportunities and how these have shown efficacy in supporting not only police enforcement officers but the community at large. He straight talks about the demands of a job that have evolving challenges for maintaining balanced mental health. I am so appreciative of his insightful and informative approach and ideas for globalizing the police officer’s mental health story across communities.
(00:00) Introduction to Mental Health in First Responders
(02:40) The Evolution of Mental Health Awareness
(05:55) Training for Mental Health Crises
(08:37) Wellness Programs and Peer Support
(11:51) Innovative Approaches to Mental Health
(14:40) The Importance of Taking Timeouts
(17:24) Resources for Mental Health Support
(20:39) Preventive Measures in Mental Health
(23:25) Critical Incident Debriefs (26:08) Personal Reflections on Mental Health
(29:17) The Future of Mental Health in First Responders
Bluecoats
Safety Forces Center
Assist 77 – Safety Forces Center
News, Training, Products for Police, Law Enforcement Professionals
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program Resources | COPS OFFICE
Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise
Find Me: caiserodemchale.com
Reach Me: [email protected]
Follow Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube
"Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"