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First responder PTSD rates are higher than ever. What happens now?
August 28, 2025
PTSD rates in first responders are rising worldwide
Global rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency service workers are now higher than ever before, according to a landmark new study from Black Dog Institute.
The research found that 1 in 7 first responders have probable PTSD as a result of routine duties, a figure substantially higher than previous estimates of 1 in 10. Further, 1 in 12 first responders have probable PTSD specifically related to responding to disasters.
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