Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness

by Dena Ali

In Hope Out of A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness, Dena Ali, battalion chief with the Raleigh, NC, Fire Department and sought-after speaker, delivers a comprehensive exploration of the mental health issues facing first responders. Combining powerful personal experience with intensively researched insights and data from subject matter experts, Ali dispels mental health myths, outlines a range of resources for support and treatment, and skillfully employs both her vulnerability and wisdom to offer hope to first responders in need.

386 pages, Paperback

Published November 26, 2024

Reviews

[Blaise Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was incredibly well done! As a firefighter turned clinician, there were several things I empathize with and several things I’ve learned. Dena does an amazing job of capturing the first responder experience in regard to mental health and how we can change our culture from all levels.

The chapters are broken up into consistent and impactful content while also sharing some insight into her own struggles. Anyone in mental health that works with first responders will definitely benefit from reading this book and any first responder who has had their own issues with mental health, you’re not alone. This book has tremendous insight. Well done my friend!

[Avery Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever wonder about what first responders get through some of the things they have to see and endure? This book takes the time to dig deep into just that. What causes trauma? How do we deal with that trauma? How do we not stigmatize getting help? I have no doubts that this book will save lives. I highly recommend this book for all first responders or any one who might know a first responder and wonder how you might be of assistance to them