First Responders are regularly exposed to acute trauma that can lead to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion of the body and mind. In response to the high intensity of your career, the accumulation of traumatic stress injuries, concentration, judgment, sleep, and even relationships are negatively affected. Over time, many develop an unhealthy reliance on alcohol or other substances to cope, while also experiencing mental health issues like post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI), depression, and anxiety.