Program Aims to Alleviate Stress, Prevent Suicides Among MI First Responders

First responders experience some of the most horrific events in modern life and often carry huge loads of stress home from their jobs. A new program developed by Wayne State University provides resources and cutting-edge services to Michigan first responders to alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder and other work-related mental health challenges.

The result is Frontline Strong Together, a website and 24/7 call line created by first responders and mental-health experts.

Alireza Amirsadri, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at Wayne State University, and the project...