Trauma Prevention and Management
for Frontline Workers
Trauma Prevention and Management
for Frontline Workers
Frontline workers are dealing with undiagnosed and unrecognised trauma symptoms on a daily basis, which directly affect their mental and physical health.
The highest diagnosed psychological disorders among emergency staff were anxiety (19.3%) and mood disorders (10.2%). The prevalence of PTSD among health care workers in the UK alone was 13.52%.
First responders in particular
suffer from the increased risk of occupational trauma and developing poor mental
health.
- Struggle to get help and timely support.
- Lengthy waiting times.
- Difficulties accessing face-to-face treatment.
- Stigma of mental health help seeking.
- Lack of specialist and credible support specific to their needs.
49% of First Responders experience acute stress indicative of trauma.
(Cogan et al., 2022)
Mental ill-health costs UK employers £56 billion a year. According to a 2023 HSE report, there were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2022–23. The current rate of self-reported work-related stress, depression, or anxiety is higher than the pre-pandemic level. An estimated 35.2 million working days were lost in 2022–23 due to self-reported work-related ill health or injury. Workplace stress is associated with increased physical and mental health risk and long-term economic impact due to absenteeism and presenteeism.
Trauma is when we experience very stressful, frightening, or distressing events that are difficult to cope with, feeling overwhelming or beyond our control. It could be one incident or an ongoing event that happens over a long period of time (exposure to the effect of cumulative stress). Most of us will experience an event in our lives that could be considered traumatic. The onset of PTSD can occur many years after the traumatic event. Meanwhile, trauma can present itself through physical symptoms like insomnia and heart palpitations, as well as mental health issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, and burnout.
Sentinel is an AI-powered,
co-created trauma management app with accessible online resources for frontline
workers and employees suffering from trauma and trauma-related symptoms. It is
designed to work in tandem with clinicians (complementary) or stand alone
(prevention and management).
We have taken an evidence-based and scientific approach, including rigorous
multi-stage testing, to provide proof of performance. Our solution has been
co-created with end users, academics and technical partners.
Fully customisable, our sector-specific product variants are designed to meet the
needs of various groups of workers who identify through common, shared, traumatic
events and experiences in the workplace.
Our journey began in 2022, working
with our long-term partners, the University of Strathclyde. We began in-depth
research studies into the mental health needs of frontline workers and the
prevalence of PTSD within related sectors.
Fast forward to 2025, where we have developed V2.0 of the
application which is available globally via Apple and Googl. Product demos and insights
into our innovation development path are available on request.
We are a close-knit group of
commercial, technology, scientific and creative minds. We have a proven track record in
delivering innovative digital workplace wellbeing solutions.
Our team comprises of Mykay Kamara (Chief Executive Officer), Sam
Deere (Chief Technical Officer), Pete
Burns (Chief Digital Officer), and Dr
Nicola Cogan
(Chief Scientific Advisor).
If you have a question for us or would like to find out more about Sentinel, then please complete your details below, and a member of our team will get back to you ASAP.
