Tag: psychology
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Staying Sharp in the Chaos: Overcoming Executive Dysfunction in First Responders
Executive dysfunction is a term used to describe difficulties in the cognitive processes that allow us to plan, make decisions, organize, initiate tasks, and regulate emotions. For first responders, these processes are crucial—after all, they make life-or-death decisions under pressure, prioritize rapidly shifting tasks, and must maintain focus in high-stress situations. However, when these executive functions…