Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program ...

This web page will help you stay on top of the latest news related to LEMHWA and the latest efforts of the COPS Office and our partners across the Federal ...

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA ...

The FY24 LEMHWA program will fund projects that develop knowledge, increase awareness of effective mental health and wellness strategies.

S.867 - Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services.

Mental Health: Officer Wellness

The Department of Justice released two complementary reports that focus on the mental health and safety of the nation's federal, state, local and tribal police ...

What is the Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act

LEMHWA is a comprehensive approach to mental health in law enforcement. It aims to create a supportive environment where officers can seek help without stigma.

Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention – SoundThinking

... officer wellness on a broader scale. Recent Updates in Research on Police Officer Mental Health and Wellness. Recent research has focused on ...

Officer Safety and Wellness Resources - Department of Justice

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Programs: Eleven Case Studies.

Officer Safety & Wellness | International Association of Chiefs of Police

Employee Mental Health and Wellness. Personnel are the most valuable assets in a law enforcement agency. The documents provided are intended to assist agency ...

A mental wellness program for law enforcement

Create a mental health policy. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 calls on federal and local law enforcement departments to adopt mental ...

Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement - Apex Officer

Good mental and psychological health is just as essential as good physical health for police officers and law enforcement professionals to be effective in ...

Mental Disorders and Mental Health Promotion in Police Officers

The number of police officers suffering from mental illnesses is becoming a significant public health concern. Police officers are more ...

5 Reasons the Mental Health of Police Officers Needs to Be a Priority

Police officers report higher rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the latest law enforcement statistics by the ...

24 wellness tips for law enforcement officers in 2024 - Police1

Talking things out – whether that's with a mental health professional, spouse, family member, friend or colleague – helps your body and mind release tension.

Public Law 115–113 115th Congress An Act - GovInfo

This Act may be cited as the ''Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. (a) INTERAGENCY ...

5 Ways Wellness Programs Improve Police Officer Mental Health

Many wellness programs provide police officers with access to law enforcement mental health services, including counseling and therapy. By making these services ...

Case studies of two police officer wellness programs - Police1

A good wellness program can help with officer retention. Those who leave because of mental or physical health can get the treatment they need ...

Delivering Behavioral Health | PMHC Toolkit

... wellness for people with behavioral health care needs. When these ... While law enforcement, behavioral health care, and state and local mental health ...

5 Ways to Support Officer Wellness in Your Law Enforcement Agency

Assess your officer training · Encourage proper physical health · Re-evaluate your scheduling · Provide law enforcement wellness programs · Invest ...

Officer Wellness Programs—Research Evidence and a Call to Action

In recent years, several steps have been taken to “end the silence” surrounding the mental health and wellness of law enforcement officers. In 2015, the ...

Law Enforcement Mental Health Resources: You Are Not Alone

Some law enforcement agencies have peer support programs where officers trained in crisis intervention and peer counseling provide support to ...