@article{ref1,
title="Implementation of a mental health task force in a collegiate-based emergency medical services organization",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2019",
author="Friedman, Nicholas M. G. and Dingler, Brittany J. and Gorstein, Lauren N. and Epstein, Jesse A.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="1-5",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: A Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) was implemented in 2016 by a collegiate-based emergency medical services (CBEMS) organization to (1) improve mental health emergency response and to (2) address concerns for the mental health of CBEMS providers. PARTICIPANTS: Skidmore College EMS is a Basic Life Support First Response service staffed by volunteer undergraduate students. <br><br>METHODS: In coordination with faculty and staff, students in the MHTF developed trainings, peer support structures, community events, policies, and informational resources. <br><br>RESULTS: Sixteen students joined the MHTF within 1 year. Over 35 Skidmore College EMS members received training on mental health emergency response, peer-support, and self-care. Debriefing programs, mindfulness-based events, shift-length limitations, and access to informational resources promoted the mental health of Skidmore College EMS members. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Implementing an MHTF is an innovative, student-led approach to coupling education on emergency response with programming that supports the mental health of CBEMS providers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2019.1583654",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2019.1583654"
}