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First Responder News: Recapping the 2025 Iowa First Responder Wellness Conference – Spotlight on Wellness Tools and Innovative Peer Support Through Tabletop Role-Playing Games
INTRODUCTION First responders—firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and dispatchers—face unparalleled occupational stressors that elevate risks for mental health challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout. The 2025 Iowa First Responder Wellness Conference, organized by the Peer Support Foundation, convened over 200 professionals at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines, Iowa,…
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Therapeutic TTRPG Research: A 2025 Study on Enhancing Social Self-Efficacy and Mental Well-Being in Veterans With PTSD
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), such as Dungeons & Dragons, have emerged as innovative tools in mental health interventions, particularly for veterans grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These games foster collaborative storytelling, problem-solving, and social interaction in a low-stakes, imaginative environment, allowing participants to explore identities and narratives separate from their trauma. A 2025…
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Easing Physician Burnout After the Pandemic: Insights from Mayo Clinic and the Power of Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Overview The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare professionals to their limits, leaving many physicians grappling with burnout—feelings of exhaustion, disconnection, and reduced passion for their work. But there’s good news: recent data from the Mayo Clinic shows burnout rates are starting to ease. Even so, the challenge isn’t over, with over 40% of doctors still…