This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Mitchell Stern, a paramedic who received PTSD as a result of 9/11. Mitchell joined the EMS in 1974 and went on to have a decorated career in the paramedic field. Prior to 9/11, Mitchell was involved in responding to the 1990 Happy Land Fire and many other well-known New York accidents. It was for his efforts in his work that Mitchell got to meet the likes of Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela and Jimmy Carter. When the World Trade Centre collapsed on September the 11th 2001, Mitchell was assisting in an ambulance which was partially crushed by the wreckage. They were stuck inside the crushed vehicle for several minutes before being rescued. PTSD has been with Mitchell ever since that day and in this episode he explains how he lives with it.

In this episode, Mitchell talks about some of the confronting experiences he had in his career prior to 9/11, his experiences on September the 11th, how PTSD become a part of his life after 9/11, how he manages his PTSD, the support available for first responders with PTSD, and how he came to terms with his PTSD. 

"9/11 was just so overwhelming, it got to your core of your ability to live" - Mitchell Stern on this episode of Wellbeing

Tune in next week where we speak with a mother who has a daughter with PTSD.

We would love to hear from you! If you would like to suggest topics, give us feedback, or just say hi, you can contact us on wellbeing@2nurfm.com

Hosted and Produced by Jack Hodgins 
Wellbeing website: https://www.2nurfm.com.au/wellbeing

This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Mitchell Stern, a paramedic who received PTSD as a result of 9/11. Mitchell joined the EMS in 1974 and went on to have a decorated career in the paramedic field. Prior to 9/11, Mitchell was involved in responding to the 1990 Happy Land Fire and many other well-known New York accidents. It was for his efforts in his work that Mitchell got to meet the likes of Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela and Jimmy Carter. When the World Trade Centre collapsed on September the 11th 2001, Mitchell was assisting in an ambulance which was partially crushed by the wreckage. They were stuck inside the crushed vehicle for several minutes before being rescued. PTSD has been with Mitchell ever since that day and in this episode he explains how he lives with it.
In this episode, Mitchell talks about some of the confronting experiences he had in his career prior to 9/11, his experiences on September the 11th, how PTSD become a part of his life after 9/11, how he manages his PTSD, the support available for first responders with PTSD, and how he came to terms with his PTSD. 
"9/11 was just so overwhelming, it got to your core of your ability to live" - Mitchell Stern on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week where we speak with a mother who has a daughter with PTSD.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to suggest topics, give us feedback, or just say hi, you can contact us on <a href="mailto:wellbeing@2nurfm.com">wellbeing@2nurfm.com</a> 
Hosted and Produced by Jack Hodgins  Wellbeing website: <a href="http://www.2nurfm.com.au/shows/wellbeing/">https://www.2nurfm.com.au/wellbeing</a>

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the Community Broadcasting Association.

The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Jack Hodgins.

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the <a href="https://www.cbaa.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Association</a>.
The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Jack Hodgins.

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