A peer support program is stepping up to support the mental health of the first responders to the Allen mass shooting.
First responders always rush to answer the call for help. But they're often the last to find help for themselves.’s wellness officer Todd Gyure said supporting the mental health of police and paramedics is crucial, especially after the recent mass shooting in Allen that has shaken communities across North Texas.
"Some first responders have a really spartan warrior mentality,” he said. “They think about taking care of the community all the time but they don't think about taking care of themselves." Throughout the week, Gyure has been working one on one with first responders from Allen to process the trauma of the mass shooting.
He's one of several trained peer support officers from across North Texas who are part of a group called Overwatch Peer Support, a program within theThe officers deliver specialized training to help first responders recognize when they are experiencing symptoms of PTSD, depression or other problems that can arise in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
They also connect first responders with therapy, breathing exercises, and other mental health resources so they don't feel alone in processing their feelings.
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