How understanding the neurobiology of trauma can play a crucial role in reducing the stigma associated with police officers seeking mental health support
Police officers and first-line responders face a higher risk of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), other mental health issues, and suicide (Rousseau, 2025), but are often among the least likely to reach out for help due to organizational stigma. Although getting shot at is not a regular occurrence in every city, police officers face other’ […]