First Responders PTSD

• Harv’s Hike kicks off Saturday to help support first responders with PTSD

  The first-ever Harv's Hike will take place this Saturday just north of London, Ont., to raise money for service dog training programs in memory of a local paramedic.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
  
• Edmonton police officer’s PTSD journey featured in book on overcoming adversity

  An Edmonton police officer who has publicly shared his struggles with mental health has been featured in a Canadian book.

  Features

  Nov 3, 2019
  
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• Suicide of Quebec provincial police officer a reminder of job’s mental toll

  In addition to finding the childrens' bodies, it was Sûreté du Québec officer Patrick Bigras who arrested Guy Turcotte at the scene, after finding him hiding under a bed.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2019
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• 3 months after launching first responder memorial grant, feds still have no way to process applications

  The program provides a maximum payment of $300,000 to families of police officers, firefighters and paramedics who die as a result of their duties.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2018
• Nurses to rally for inclusion under new B.C. PTSD labour laws

  Under pending provincial legislation, first responders won't have to prove PTSD was acquired on the job to get coverage for it.

  Health

  May 3, 2018
• PTSD, suicide and first responders — A lot of talk, and not much progress

  In 2017 so far, it's estimated that 52 first responders have committed suicide in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2017
• MPs call for new centre to study devastating effects of PTSD on first-responders

  MPs are calling for new research centre devoted to the mental health of first responders and other public safety officers.

  World

  Oct 4, 2016
• B.C. first responders unite for PTSD awareness and support

  Randy Reinholdt spent Saturday flipping a 400-pound tire around the Vancouver seawall to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2016
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• ‘A lot of people out there are suffering’: First responders speak about PTSD

  It's estimated that nearly 30% of first responders suffer from PTSD, advocates say more needs to be done.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2016