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Survey: Austin first responders link lack of sleep, work schedules to mental health issues
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Brianna Hollis , KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
About 750 sworn staff members across the three departments took the survey.
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Key takeaway For more information on the survey and its results, readers can refer to the original report from KXAN, the local news source for the Austin area, including West Lake Hills , TX.
A survey was conducted among first responders in Austin, with approximately 750 sworn staff members participating across three departments. The survey found a link between lack of sleep, work schedules, and mental health issues among respondents.
Further details about the survey and its findings are available from the source, KXAN. The survey provides insight into the mental health concerns of first responders in the area.
For more information on the survey and its results, readers can refer to the original report from KXAN, the local news source for the Austin area, including West Lake Hills , TX.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? About 750 sworn staff members across the three departments took the survey.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News and curated for Westlake News readers.
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