The Helper’s Blur

The image shows a dimly lit workspace viewed through binoculars. Multiple screens display a city map, data logs, and audio recordings next to a radio.

When we call emergency services the communicators are the true first-responders, and they follow all prescribed procedures and give it their all to help us. They are underappreciated, and their work goes unrecognized. Because of this, their image of mental health is blurred within the public eyes.