What impact do uncertainty and high stress have on the minds of those who protect and serve? First responders and public safety personnel are often hailed as heroes, but the mental health struggles they face in the wake of crises can be overwhelming. Anxiety, trauma, and burnout are all too common, yet they are not always provided with the proper safeguards or resources needed to navigate these stressors.

In this episode of the Think Peace Podcast, host Colette Rausch sits down with Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, a Professor of Clinical Psychology and expert in anxiety and trauma, to explore the intersection of neuroscience and crisis response as it relates to the mental health of first responders. Together, they delve into the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to emotional dysregulation and discuss how a deeper understanding of these factors can help others navigate high-stress situations.