Firefighters are known for their physical strength and bravery, but they also face an immense amount of emotional stress and pressure. And just as first responders train for fitness, so too should they work on sharpening and preparing their minds, according to neuroscientist Amishi Jha.
Jha, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Miami, just launched a collaborative study with the local Miami-Dade Fire Rescue department. The project will investigate how a mindfulness practice can help fire rescue workers cope with the stressful nature of their jobs. Recent research conducted by Jha and several of her colleagues found thatmindfulness training successfully helped pre-deployment members of the military boost cognitive performance, and she’s hoping to see similar results in this experiment.
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