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Information on how to build your resilience and to survive your career!

TESTOSTERONE – an often-Overlooked Factor influencing DEPRESSION

The Erosion of Resilience Testosterone plays a major role in men’s physical, psychological, emotional, and sexual health throughout the life span. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, but it affects much more than just libido! Recent research indicates combat veterans, police officers, and first responders in general who have experienced traumatic events have lower… Continue reading TESTOSTERONE – an often-Overlooked Factor influencing DEPRESSION

IF MEN HAD OVARIES

It is the mission of the Maine Center for Resilience and Survivability (MCRS) to improve the health and wellbeing of law enforcement officers in Maine. To fulfill that mission we are embarking on a somewhat epic journey to help shine a light on a significant segment of suffering known only to female police officers –… Continue reading IF MEN HAD OVARIES

Going Back to School: 5 Benefits for Retired Police Officers

author – Harold Gardner’s retirement didn’t turn out the way he expected due to failed plans and the pandemic. Disappointed at first, he came around and found joy in fishing alone, joining a virtual book club, and taking short, safe road trips with his wife, Nancy. Harold created the Retired to Inspired platform in the… Continue reading Going Back to School: 5 Benefits for Retired Police Officers

Pain Behind the Badge

We want you to be aware of some life-saving training sponsored by Dirigo Safety! PAIN BEHIND THE BADGEStoic, bulletproof, and invincible, police officers hide their own personal suffering for a number of reasons. This training, Pain Behind the Badge is designed to promote officer safety, resilience, and wellness. The Pain Behind the Badge training is… Continue reading Pain Behind the Badge

WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?

A cursory search of the web and a two-minute consultation with “Doctor Google” will produce lots of answers to the question, “What causes depression?” Before that question can be answered it would seem reasonable to try to define the main topic. That is, what is depression? Unfortunately, the answer will depend on who you ask.… Continue reading WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?