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Mental Health Support for Emergency and Medical Responders

This act aims to improve the mental health of public safety officers and healthcare providers. It establishes a data system for tracking suicides among these groups, creates peer-support programs, and provides training for mental health professionals. This will ensure that those who help others receive better support in managing stress and trauma, potentially improving their well-being and safety.
Key points
A national data system will be created to collect information on suicides among public safety officers, helping to understand the issue and find effective solutions.
Financial support will be provided for peer-support mental health programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies.
Mental health professionals will receive training to better understand the unique challenges faced by firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
Best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in public safety officers will be developed and made available.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
HERO Act
Print number: HR 1902
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Process start date: 2025-03-06