Blog

“Moral injury is when you do something, witness something, or learn about something that violates a deeply held moral code."

“The number one most beneficial thing that I learned at Rogers was that the goal was not to fight emotions or never feel them again. Instead, learning to cope with them and feel them.”

While firefighters are quick to respond the emergencies of others, many face their own personal battles. Expanding work at Rogers Research Center is painting a clearer picture of mental health challenges within the profession.

Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. For some, types of trauma can be an isolated incident, while for others, it's multiple incidents, or events that occur over a specific period of time.

While students and families are preparing to welcome the carefree days of summer, it’s important to remember mental health challenges don’t take a break over the summer months.

"Since being discharged, I have been fully committed to my treatment plan. I see my therapist weekly and a psychiatrist monthly, and it is because the Rogers’ team made it clear my mental health is an ongoing commitment."