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Enhancing Police Mental Health Support Through Integrated EAP and Peer Models

With police officers of all ranks working amid historically unprecedented challengesu2014escalating community tensions, heightened exposure to traumatic incidentsu2014the conventional model for mental health services is found lacking. Police professionals today require more than crisis intervention reactions; they need proactive, multidimensional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) tied into peer support models designed to confront the unique range of wellness issues specific to their line of work.<br><br><br><br>The Silent Crisis: Making Sense of Police Mental Health Statistics<br>Current studies uncover shocking s

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Enhancing Police Mental Health Support Through Integrated EAP and Peer Models

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  1. MyOmnia • ENHANCING POLICE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

  2. MyOmnia • THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT • THE SILENT CRISIS BEHIND THE BADGE • 7–32% of first responders have PTSD vs. 7–8% of the general population. • 50% higher suicide rate among police officers. • 69% experience burnout; absenteeism costs $225.8B/year. • Stigma and occupational stressors deter officers from seeking help.

  3. MyOmnia • THE INTEGRATED SUPPORT MODEL • COMBINING EAPS WITH PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS • MyOmnia’s 7-domain holistic framework: physical, mental, social, vocational, relaxation, spiritual, and purpose. • Peer Support: “I’ve been there too” – shared experiences foster trust. • Confidentiality = trust = increased usage of mental health services.

  4. MyOmnia • TECHNOLOGY AND CONFIDENTIAL CARE • VIRTUAL EAP: BREAKING BARRIERS TO ACCESS • Bullet Points: • Instant access to mental health support via secure digital platforms. • Decreased stigma and flexible scheduling for officers. • Cost-effective and scalable: 7 sessions average for many cases.

  5. MyOmnia • THE SEVEN PILLARS OF OFFICER WELLNESS • BEYOND THE BADGE: WHOLE-PERSON WELLNESS • Physical Health – Sleep, nutrition, fitness • Mental Health – Trauma-informed support • Social Connections – Family, friends, community • Vocational/Financial – Balance and stability • Fun/Relaxation – Recreation for recovery • Spiritual Wellness – Purpose and values • Meaning – Connecting to their “why

  6. MyOmnia • THE ROI OF OFFICER WELLNESS • $4 ROI for every $1 invested in mental health. • 40% reduction in sick leave (case study). • Better decision-making, public trust, and recruitment outcomes. • Reduced legal exposure and workers’ comp claims.

  7. MyOmnia • CONCLUSION & CALL TO ACTION • CORPORATE GOVERNANCE • Normalize help-seeking: Strength, not weakness. • Invest in EAP + Peer Support = safer communities. • “The future of policing is dependent on the well-being of its officers

  8. MyOmnia • THANK • YOU

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