Officer of the Year. Suicide Survivor. Life Saver. The Doug Monda Story
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Officer of the Year. Suicide Survivor. Life Saver. The Doug Monda Story
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In this conversation, Doug Monda shares his personal journey as a first responder and the founding of Survive First, a peer support organization for first responders. The discussion covers the challenges faced by first responders, the importance of peer support, and the impact of mental health struggles on individuals in this profession. Doug's own experiences with mental health and recovery provide valuable insights into the need for support and understanding within the first responder community. The conversation delves into the struggle of police officers to seek and receive help for mental health issues, the challenges of returning to work after seeking treatment, and the realization of the widespread struggle among first responders. It also covers the creation of Survive First, the expansion of support, and the impact of advocacy and legal guidance for first responders. The theme of finding gratitude and the importance of advocacy and legal guidance are recurring throughout the conversation.