Paramedic Services Week

Paramedic Services Week (May 22-28) reminds us of the importance of promoting and protecting the mental health and well being of paramedics. They do invaluable work to keep us safe and are a critical community service. Paramedics are a unique hybrid of first responder and healthcare provider, two rigorous and demanding professions. Building their resiliency by implementing measures that direct special attention to their psychological health and safety at work should be a priority.

We, along with key partners, launched a tool to do just that. The Standard for psychological health and safety in the paramedic service organization is a blueprint to decrease stigma, identify mental health hazards and implement changes to address them. Ambulances and paramedic stations aren’t just essential services—they are workplaces. We hope paramedic organizations across Canada will implement this new standard and help protect this special workforce.

To gain insight into the daily life of paramedics living in recovery from an operational stress injury, watch one of the MHCC’s poignant videos which shine a spotlight on these brave and resilient individuals. This week, take a moment to consider how your life has been positively affected through the hard work of a paramedic, and share it with #PSWeek2022