Stress in Law Enforcement Presentation | Tuesday, July 8, 2026 | 10:30 AM

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) invites law enforcement professionals to attend an informative wellness presentation, "Stress in Law Enforcement: Depression, Social Support, Resiliency & Physiological Toughness," presented by Jada Hudson, M.S., LCPC, CADC, DEA Chicago Area Clinician.

Stress in Law Enforcement PresentationTuesday, July 8, 2026 | 10:30 AM

Designed specifically for law enforcement personnel, this evidence-based presentation explores the unique stressors officers face and provides practical strategies to strengthen mental health, build resilience, enhance physiological toughness, and develop stronger support systems for long-term wellness and peak performance.

Topics include:

• Understanding stress and its impact on law enforcement

• Recognizing and addressing depression

• The importance of social support

• Building resilience

• Developing physiological toughness for peak performance

Recommended for:

• DEA Agents and Task Force Officers

• Supervisors and Leaders

• Support Personnel

• All law enforcement professionals committed to wellness

Jada Hudson also serves as the In-House Therapist for the Kendall County Sheriff's Office and the Kane County State's Attorney's Office. With more than 20 years of experience counseling first responders and public safety professionals, she specializes in trauma, PTSD, resiliency, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and emotional wellness.

This presentation offers valuable tools to help those serving on the front lines strengthen both mental and physical resilience while promoting healthier, more sustainable careers in law enforcement.