Why the Atlanta Police Department Turned to Calm Health to Support the Mental Wellness of Officers
“Officers often feel that they can't speak out about what they're going through, because they don't want to be seen as weak.”
Major Crimes Detective Patrick Deegan
Homicide Unit, APD
Industry: Public Sector
Size: 1,800 sworn officers
About Atlanta PD
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) is a full-service police agency with 1,800 sworn officers, many of whom are in their twenties. These officers regularly experience high-stress situations and traumatic events as part of their jobs.
The population challenge
APD officers faced long shifts, high-stress situations, and routine exposure to critical incidents. Mental health stigma, concerns about confidentiality, and the lack of accessible, proactive support resulted in low utilization of existing wellness resources. “They wanted something that could be accessed from home, something they could do at their leisure to combat not just police work but daily life in general,” said Deegan. Read the full story
The Calm Health approach
APD implemented Calm Health to provide officers with a confidential, digital mental wellness resource available anytime, anywhere. The platform helped connect officers to existing support resources while offering evidence-based content focused on resilience, stress management, and overall wellbeing.
The results
73%
of Calm Health users in the Department have completed the mental health screening for symptoms of anxiety and depression
93%
of APD officers using Calm Health have recorded goals within the app
