First responders such as paramedics and EMTs face constant stress and risk on the job. Despite extensive training, they are never fully prepared for the trauma they encounter. They often respond to ...

Lamoille County Mental Health Services (LCMHS) has been providing peer support for many years now. This is groundbreaking work in the emerging climate of the mental health landscape. Peer support is ...

Correspondent photo / Susan Wojnar Alexander Amstutz of Cortland, above, is a peer support specialist at the Carl Nunziato VA Clinic in Youngstown. For many veterans, recovery from mental health ...

Peer counseling for mental health has grown in popularity as a solution to address rising rates of student wellness concerns. Since 2020, 94 percent of college presidents have taken at least one ...

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Daniel Larson was born into a multigenerational household where addiction was part of the DNA. It began with his grandfather, who Larson said developed a drinking problem after coming over from Norway ...