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About the Course
This online course for law enforcement officers focuses on PTSD, including its definitions, misconceptions, and how to recognize it. Dr. Michelle Lilly will discuss exposure to trauma and how it influences the health and behavior of officers, the prevalence of PTSD and related conditions in law enforcement, how to identify the symptoms of PTSD in yourself and colleagues, as well as the best treatment options. The goal of the course is to educate officers on PTSD and help them recognize and address it in themselves and their colleagues.
Your Instructor
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Michelle Lilly
Dr. Michelle Lilly has studied the physical and mental health of public safety professionals over the past decade. She is among the first to publish data on the mental and physical health of 9-1-1 professionals and has worked on research projects with retired law enforcement. She is trained in evidence-based interventions for stress and mental health conditions and has experience in delivering training and intervention at the individual and group level. She has received state funding to support the development and distribution of her Saving Blue Lives training on PTSD, suicide, peer support, and resilience.