In the fire service, we pride ourselves on reading a room — but sometimes the hardest thing to read is each other. True strength isn’t just about pushing through the next call. It’s about noticing the small signals, the quiet stress, and the unspoken stories behind the uniform. Perspective is what transforms a group of responders into a team that trusts, listens, and lasts.

This week’s Wellness Wednesday explores how understanding someone else’s point of view can change the way we lead, connect, and recover. Because wellness isn’t just what happens after the shift. It’s what happens in every moment we choose to see through someone else’s eyes.

Read the full story and discover how The GUIDE App helps build perspective, connection, and readiness across every department.

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Learn why screenings matter, how mental health impacts first responders, and how resilience tools like GUIDE fit into the picture.

The GUIDE Fall Reset is a four week mission to build resilience, protect sleep, manage stress, and strengthen connection. Tactical wellness tools designed for the world’s toughest jobs help you meet fall with strength.

Small groups can be a lifeline in high-stress professions. GUIDE makes it easier than ever to connect with peers who understand the pressures you face.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to break the silence around one of the most pressing mental health issues. In this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we’re sharing how to recognize the signs of suicide risk, how to approach conversations with loved ones, and why breaking the stigma saves lives. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available right now.

Explore healthy ways first responders and veterans can acknowledge and process grief on National Grief Awareness Day.

Discover why peer support is the missing link in first responder wellness. Learn how connection reduces stress, builds resilience, and transforms agency culture.

For educators, safety officers, parents, and children, back-to-school season can be one of the most demanding times of the year. New schedules, increased responsibilities, safety concerns, and social pressures all collide in just a few short weeks.

Building emotional endurance with practical strategies backed by science for first responders, military, veterans, and leaders. Discover how GUIDE supports sustained mental well-being.