https://wmpllc.org/ojs/index.php/jem <h2>The Most Respected Name in Emergency Management</h2> <p>The <em><strong><span class="italic">Journal of Emergency Management</span> </strong></em>is edited, written, and peer-reviewed by an internationally recognized team of the foremost, hands-on EM experts. They include top professionals from the public and private sectors who offer real-world experience and practical solutions and leading academics who provide perspective and analysis on the latest research and studies. Together, they bring you the most thorough, relevant, and useful source of information on emergency management.</p> <h2><span class="bluetext">The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Yourself and Your EM Team</span></h2> <h4><strong>Published bi-monthly, every issue of the Journal of Emergency <span class="italic">Management</span> is peer-reviewed and packed with invaluable information and insight. Topics include:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Emergency planning and response</li> <li>Disaster recovery and business continuity planning</li> <li>Emergency preparedness and response legislation</li> <li>Risk management</li> <li>Emergency management today, tomorrow, and in the future</li> <li>Severe weather, flood, and hurricane studies</li> <li>Emergency communications</li> <li>Continuity of operations and infrastructure protection</li> <li>Preparation and evacuation for the disabled</li> <li>Cross-training in emergency management</li> <li>And much more, including a special focus on EM training and higher education</li> </ul> en-US https://wmpllc.org/ojs/index.php/jem/announcement/view/36 <table class="layout layout--1-column" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" align="left" valign="top"> <p align="center"><strong>UPDATE:</strong> If you had problems registering for this ZOOM webinar, please try again. We have resolved the issue.</p> <p align="center">Webinar Series </p> <p align="center"><strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h4ehthbbb.0.0.b57p8sbab.0&amp;id=preview&amp;r=3&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwmpllc.org%2Fojs%2Findex.php%2Fjem%2Fpages%2Fview%2FMental_Health" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Healt</a>h in Emergency Management</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="layout layout--1-column" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="column column--1 scale stack" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="text text--padding-vertical" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="text_content-cell content-padding-horizontal" align="left" valign="top"> <p align="center"><strong>Surveying mental health stressors of emergency management professionals:<br /></strong><strong>Factors in recruiting and retaining emergency managers<br /></strong><strong>in an era of disasters and pandemics</strong></p> <p align="center"> <strong>November 1, 2023<br /></strong><strong>1:00 PM Eastern Time (EST)</strong></p> <p>Abstract: This 60-minute webinar will address the current state of mental wellness in the emergency management field. Emergency managers (EM) are responsible for managing crises and disasters, and while their work is essential, it can be stressful and impact their mental health and effectiveness as emergency managers. This study aimed to examine the mental health of professional emergency managers and factors associated with their intent to leave the field before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> <p>The webinar will present the latest findings from the recent Journal of Emergency Management Stressors and Mental Health Survey and published paper. The webinar will address general and specific stressors and challenges in our profession. The webinar will explore potential changes in how EMs and related fields manage mental health across their disciplines. The webinar will also address organizational culture and other significant factors that affect the recruitment and retention of emergency managers across the field.</p> <p><strong>Questions will be taken</strong>. Please email your concise question and contact information to: <a href="mailto:jem@pnpco.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jem@pnpco.com</a> We will try to cover as many questions as possible and get input from our panelists.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> A PDF of the full paper will be sent to all registered attendees during the webinar.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> emergency managers, COVID-19, pandemic, disasters, mental health, survey, stressors, professional development, secondary traumatic stress, organizational culture, recruitment, retention</p> <p><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_37eszzGmTSGCX2gOnEwS7Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to sign up</a></strong> for this free webinar.</p> <p>Or copy and paste this link into your browser:<br /><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_37eszzGmTSGCX2gOnEwS7Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_37eszzGmTSGCX2gOnEwS7Q</a></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Journal of Emergency Management 2023-10-18