Shining a Light on First Responder Wellness | Conrad Weaver

About this episode

Filmmaker Conrad Weaver discusses his documentary PTSD 911 and the mental health challenges faced by first responders.

summary In this conversation, filmmaker Conrad Weaver discusses his journey into creating the documentary PTSD 911, which focuses on the mental health struggles of first responders. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement through screening events and the need for mental health training within first responder organizations. The discussion also touches on the impact of childhood experiences on resilience, the role of leadership in promoting wellness, and the personal stories of individuals featured in the documentary. Conrad's podcast serves as a platform to continue the conversation around mental health solutions for first responders.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jennifer Darling, Josh Darling

Guest: Conrad Weaver

Topics covered

• first responder wellness
• mental health
• community engagement
• leadership
• resilience
• documentary

Keywords

• first responders
• mental health
• PTSD
• wellness
• community
• leadership
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: PTSD 911

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