The 4 dimensions of mental wellness and their importance in public safety

Promoting mental wellness in public safety involves regular check-ins, providing resources, supporting those struggling, leading by example and recognizing signs of stress

May 30, 2024 11:01 AM •

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Nearly 44 million adults in the U.S. experience mental health issues annually, highlighting the need to prioritize mental wellness among public safety personnel.

Mental wellness includes four dimensions: mental, emotional, social and psychological. These dimensions cover how we think, manage emotions, connect with others and make decisions.

Promoting mental wellness in public safety involves regular check-ins, providing resources, supporting those struggling, leading by example and recognizing signs of stress. By focusing on these areas, agencies can enhance the wellbeing and resilience of their personnel, ensuring effective service to their communities.

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Gordon Graham

Gordon Graham has been actively involved in law enforcement since 1973. He spent nearly 10 years as a very active motorcycle officer while also attending Cal State Long Beach to achieve his teaching credential, USC to do his graduate work in Safety and Systems Management with an emphasis on Risk Management, and Western State University to obtain his law degree. In 1982 he was promoted to sergeant and also admitted to the California State Bar and immediately opened his law offices in Los Angeles.