Ask the Expert: How do first responders address their mental health after tragedies?

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The horrific shooting in Allen on Saturday once again put a spotlight on mental health.

Often the conversations that follow are how we handle this conversation with our families and in schools, and how to handle our own mental health amidst the influence of social media.

One group that often gets left out of the conversations is first responders. How do they deal with their mental health during these tragedies?

Matt Zavadsky, chief strategic information officer with MedStar, joined Ask the Expert on Tuesday to discuss what resources are available and why they're so important.

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