Articles Tagged with ''mental health''

DHS conducts simulation experiment to study law enforcement use of force, inform best practices for 21st century policing

April 26, 2021

The U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with support from George Mason University and the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute (HSSEDI), recently concluded a two-week Use of Force Simulation Experiment (SIMEX) to examine law enforcement use of force and inform best practices for 21st century policing.

54% of teens today do not believe schools are equipped to respond effectively to emergency incidents or mental health needs

April 15, 2021

The third poll in a series of nationwide surveys conducted by Navigate360 and John Zogby Strategies, a national polling firm, shows the majority (54%) of teens today do not feel prepared to deal with the anxiety of returning to school and do not believe schools are equipped to respond effectively to emergency incidents or mental health needs.

Duty of care for lone rotational remote workers increases amid COVID-19 and a high-level of mental health issues among this population

Study shows 40% of lone rotational workers experience suicidal thoughts

April 13, 2021

A global report from the International SOS Foundation and Affinity Health at Work, ‘Mental Health and the Remote Rotational Workforce’ provides in depth insight into the psychological impacts of this unique mode of working. The new study provides evidence of the high level of suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, impacts on physical health (such as diet) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this workforce.

American teens are experiencing high rates of anxiety, depression and acts of self-harm

New Navigate360 and Zogby Strategies Safety and Wellbeing Poll shows growing teen anxiety brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on America’s economy, culture, and daily life

January 14, 2021

Only 55% of teens believe that school leaders thought safety was a priority and only 42% thought schools are spending enough time and money to keep students safe, according to a survey conducted by Navigate360 and John Zogby Strategies.

Achieving mental health among security staff remotely

Supporting your security team remotely

Jon Check

December 8, 2020

It is certainly important to bring awareness to the industry-wide stress that hinders our security workforce, but in order to tackle this issue head on, leaders must make employee wellbeing the priority. Changes made during these times will have lasting beneficial effects on employees and the industry no matter where their career takes them.

Bolstering mental health to defend against burnout among security professionals

Peter Jackson

October 20, 2020

Companies need to tangibly improve employee well-being, particularly when it comes to their security professionals. Here are three measures security leaders can incorporate into their organization now, before employees hit a breaking point.

employee support during pandemic can really help mental health, burnout

The impact of COVID-19 has devastated workers’ mental wellbeing; which types of jobs are most affected and what can employers do?

September 29, 2020

Healthcare and tech industry workers have seen the most major negative changes in mental wellbeing, but there is help, according to new study.

SB 785 for mental health services for veterans and military passes senate

Bill allows for increased access of mental health services to veterans and soldiers

September 24, 2020

SB 785 passed this week in the Senate and includes programs for post-traumatic growth, access to alternative therapies, as well as a grant of up $750K going to state and local organizations that provide suicide prevention services to veterans and their families.

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Regional Transportation District might replace armed security guards with social workers

August 12, 2020

The Regional Transportation District would cancel its contact with Allied Universal Security and hire outreach workers under a proposed resolution that cites concern about security officers' run-ins with several disadvantaged groups.

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Good Security News from Guerrilla Mask Movement

Diane Ritchey

August 4, 2020

We have some more Good Security News! Learn how the Guerrilla Mask Movement (GMM) provides critical masks directly to healthcare workers in dire need of protection as they deal with COVID-19 patients.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.