Family Support
Social engagement is great way to stay connected with the police family.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to a threat or perceived threat when fear, worries, concerns and apprehension about the future occupies the mind along with physical changes such as a pounding heart, or shortness of breath
Addictions
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Addictions
Addictions are formed when substances or behaviours become unhealthy and start to impact function levels.
Anxiety or Depression
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Depression
Depression is commonly experienced when prolonged and intense feelings of sadness, low mood and energy levels persists for more than 2 weeks, and it becomes difficult to function when attending to usual daily tasks.
Suicidal Thoughts
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Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
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Medical Model vs Person Centred Care
Anxiety or Depression
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Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
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New Safe Haven service for Illawarra and Shoalhaven to help those in suicidal crisis
For people who are in crises this safe haven offers a drop in centre staffed by peer workers as an alternative to attending Hospital.
Self Help Strategies
Self help strategies helps to take control of your situation by implementing positive change.
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Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
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Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
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New Safe Haven service for Illawarra and Shoalhaven to help those in suicidal crisis
For people who are in crises this safe haven offers a drop in centre staffed by peer workers as an alternative to attending Hospital.
Stories of Real People
Stories of real people with a lived and living experience from a police perspective assists in reducing the stigma of living with mental health challenges.
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Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
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Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
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Addictions
Addictions are formed when substances or behaviours become unhealthy and start to impact function levels.
Anxiety or Depression
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New Safe Haven service for Illawarra and Shoalhaven to help those in suicidal crisis
For people who are in crises this safe haven offers a drop in centre staffed by peer workers as an alternative to attending Hospital.
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Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
Transitioning and former officers
For police considering a career transition who want to learn more about supporting themselves through the process.
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New Safe Haven service for Illawarra and Shoalhaven to help those in suicidal crisis
For people who are in crises this safe haven offers a drop in centre staffed by peer workers as an alternative to attending Hospital.