How do first responders address their mental health after tragedies?
The horrific shooting in Allen on Saturday once again put a spotlight on mental health. Matt Zavadsky, chief strategic information officer with MedStar, joined Ask the Expert on Tuesday to discuss what mental health resources are available to first responders and why they're so important.
Photo: Richard Scotman and Gabriel Riveros pray with City of Allen police officer Sgt. Ty Latham at an entrance to the Allen Premium Outlets mall after the mass shooting occurred on May 8, 2023, in Allen, Texas.
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