Supporting First Responders

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guests: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development and Liz Evans, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Boone County

Season 5, Episode 12

We often think of first responders as being the ones to help us in our time of need, but the nature of their jobs can significantly impact their mental health.  During this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Kerri Ashurst and Liz Evans, a first responder spouse and Extension agent, share ideas for supporting first responders in your community.

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