A preliminary study investigating the neglected domain of mental health in Australian lifesavers and lifeguards

• Main Authors: Samantha Fien (Author), Jasmin C. Lawes (Author), Jessica Ledger (Author), Murray Drummond (Author), Pamela Simon (Author), Nancy Joseph (Author), Shane Daw (Author), Talitha Best (Author), Robert Stanton (Author), Ian de Terte (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Surf lifesavers and lifeguards have provided essential education, preventative, and rescue services to the Australian community for over 110 years. In this first responder role, surf lifesavers and lifeguards are inadvertently exposed to high risk and trauma related experiences,...