Editor’s note: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be reduced with the proper mental health support and treatment. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted new initiatives aimed at improving first responder wellness and mental health on Tuesday as part of National First Responders Day.

Among the resources available are a Responder Wellness Program Primer , which looks to assist public safety agencies to create or improve their own responder wellness programs; a video highlighting the particular mental health needs of first responders; and a website on mental health and wellness specially designed to serve first responders .

The video was develo

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