When suicide spikes
There is hidden fallout after officers die by suicide. Colleagues and work partners, spouses and friends continue to be impacted for years and struggle to really wrap their minds around […] Read More
Dr. Stephanie Barone McKenny
Monkey on your back?
April is Alcohol Awareness Month — here’s how to free yourself from addiction
As the saying goes, “You can get the monkey off your back, but the circus never leaves town.” This is no laughing matter. Having a monkey on your back initially […] Read More
The nobility of serving
Recognizing law enforcement’s military heroes
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. This is the time to publicly acknowledge the military personnel — veterans and reserves — in your law enforcement agency and their […] Read More
Depression screening
Routine maintenance for your mental health
Officer wellness matters. It’s not just words; it requires action. October is National Depression Screening Month and October 5 is National Depression Screening Day, an annual reminder that you should […] Read More
A message to those considering suicide
Let me speak directly to those who may be considering suicide. You are suffering greatly. You think you are alone. You perceive that you are a burden to others. You […] Read More
The meaning of pain
There are 55,054 assaults on law enforcement each year, resulting in 16,260 injuries and 234 officer deaths. Officers can feel that pain and suffer physically, psychologically and/or spiritually. This article […] Read More
