Overall Summary

 

The First Responder Wellness Assessment is a self-report measure designed to assess first responder wellness behavior. It follows an integrative and preventative medicine philosophy which emphasizes holistic practices as key to overall wellness and a focus on addressing issues proactively rather than after a medical or psychological condition has developed.

The First Responder Wellness Assessment is designed for first responders in assessing wellness behaviors. This is a self-report measure completed by the first responder, which then produces a profile of wellness behaviors and related feedback. It serves as an educational tool to drive productive attention to wellness issues and to guide first responders on areas of strength and areas where improvements can be made.

This instrument is designed to be used by mental health professionals, chaplains, or other professionals working actively with a first responder on wellness issues. It serves as an educational tool to drive productive conversation around wellness issues.

Key Assessment Areas

This instrument covers what are considered to be key areas of wellness to include mind, body, and spirit. Each section is broken into various subsections so as to provide more granular data to explore within each section. There is also a behavioral adherence section which focuses on specific practices that increase the likelihood of compliance with wellness behaviors.

Sections and subsections include:

Body

• Metabolic Health
• Nutritional Health
• Physical Activity
• Sleep Hygiene and Health

Mind

• Purpose
• Coping Skills
• Emotional Agility/Resilience
• Self-Awareness

Spirit

• Faith
• Care of the Soul

Behavioral Adherence

• Perceived Benefit
• Goal Setting
• Self-Monitoring
• Support
• Barrier Management

Score Comparisons

The instrument also provides a comparison of individual first responder behaviors to others in the same profession, as well as in comparison with all first responder professions.

Behavior Health Risk Indicators

A final section addresses behavioral health risk indicators, which identify specific first responder feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that may serve as warning signs for potential problem areas. Providers can review these problem areas with the first responder and address a plan for changes.

Specific behavioral health risk indicators include:

• Family Stressors
• Substance Abuse
• Toxic Cynicism
• Traumatic Stress
• Depression
• General Anxiety

Questions and Responses

As a means of providing even more specific detail, individual questions and the respondents responses within each section and subsection are listed.

 

Ordering and Administration

First responders can follow the link below and complete the assessment. A copy of the assessment will download to the responder's computer and an email copy will be sent to the email address provided when taking the assessment. We ask that first responders provide a personal email address rather than an email linked to their department in order to ensure privacy.

Click Here to go to the Free Assessment