u/imortalcrawfish

Hi everyone! I’m a pretty young EMT and i’ve only been doing this for about a year. I haven’t felt the need for therapy or counseling yet, but I hear a lot of conflicting opinions on it. Some people say you should start therapy early to build coping skills before the bad calls happen, while others feel it’s something you only need if you're actively struggling with your mental health. I'm curious to hear from seasoned medics and EMTs: Do you think regular counseling should be standard for all first responders or does it vary?