Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a comprehensive, evidence-based, multi-component crisis intervention system designed to help first responders process traumatic events, mitihttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3cHFfCDg43z73oOmrxqX5F8jQYjV-Xm/view?usp=drive_linkgate distress, and prevent long-term psychological injuries like PTSD. It uses peer support and mental health professionals to offer pre-incident education, defusings, and debriefings to foster resilience and reduce stigma.