Stories for Mental Illness Awareness Week 2019 — here’s what you had to say
We had hundreds of submissions — stories shared in the hope of helping others who may be going through similar experiences. Continue reading
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Okanagan Mountie walking 60 hours for first responder PTSD awareness
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
‘I’ve been an RCMP member for 19 years so I know a lot of people who have been effected by PTSD,’ Sgt. Rob Farrer says. Continue reading
Over a third of youths in Fort McMurray show signs of PTSD in wake of 2016 wildfire disaster: researchers
The evacuation of Fort McMurray and nearby communities began on May 3, 2016 as a wildfire, which was eventually dubbed “The Beast” by firefighters, began sweeping through the area. Continue reading
Rolling Barrage sees dozens of motorcyclists raise PTSD awareness in Kelowna
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Dozens of motorcyclists are riding between Halifax and Burnaby to raise PTSD awareness. Continue reading
Calgary-area military veteran joins motorbike ride to support PTSD sufferers
By Gil Tucker Reporter
“The Rolling Barrage” cross-Canada ride helps people struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: ‘You need help, ask’ Continue reading
Shediac’s Able Sail offers therapeutic sailing for people with PTSD
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The school typically offers ‘learn to sail’ programs for people with physical and cognitive disabilities, but Bridges said they are opening up the program to people suffering from mental illness as well. Continue reading
Tired of dealing with abuse, BC Ferries workers call on company for change
A worker says he’s been diagnosed with PTSD due to the abuse he’s suffered over the years, which includes everything from yelling to death threats. Continue reading
‘Disappointing’: Bill to improve support for jurors with PTSD won’t become law
With Parliament not expected to resume handling of Bill C-417, it looks as though it will officially die when the writ drops to mark the start of the 2019 federal election. Continue reading
Jurors with PTSD advocate for greater mental health support during, after trials
A private member’s bill, Bill C-417, would have amended the Criminal Code to allow jurors to speak about trial deliberations with a mental health professional. Continue reading
6,700 Canadian veterans who fought in Afghan war receiving federal support for PTSD
Newly revealed figures show the number of veterans from the war in Afghanistan receiving federal support for mental-health conditions nearly doubled between March 2014 and March 2018. Continue reading