The Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023, reintroduced to Congress in late January, is designed to establish mental health programs for first responders.

After being exposed to countless traumatic events, first responders often struggle with PTSD and mental health disorders. Beyond extending workers compensation benefits, what more can we do to help first responders?

The Ohio House passed House Bill 308, which allows peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical workers who have PTSD due to employment to be eligible for compensation and benefits regardless if they already suffer from an accompanying injury or not.