Under The Helmet

A discussion with a company officer in dealing with collective trauma in first responders, following the suicide of a brother firefighter. New advances in peer support and a look from inside the fire company at mental health.

Christine, a therapist and former New York City police officer, discusses the unique challenges faced by first responders and the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues within this community. She emphasizes the need for peer support and self-disclosure as a way to break down stigmas and provide support to colleagues. The conversation delves into the impact of compounded trau...

An introduction to Under The Helmet. A podcast discussing first responder mental health.  underthehelmettn@gmail.com

Under The Helmet, we protect more than just our heads — we protect our emotions, our struggles, and the parts of the job we don’t talk about. First responders are trained to stay calm in chaos. We manage scenes, make life-and-death decisions, and move on to the next call without hesitation. But when the sirens go quiet and the gear comes off, what happens to everything we carry home? Hosted by a w...