Public inquiry into Lionel Desmond murder-suicide to begin early next year
On Jan. 3, 2017, Lionel Desmond shot his wife Shanna, 31, their 10-year-daughter Aaliyah and his 52-year-old mother Brenda before turning the gun on himself. Continue reading
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Virtual reality helps to treat victims of sexual assault
A group of researchers in Gatineau, Que., are treating victims of sexual assault through virtual reality simulations. Continue reading
Updates to workers’ compensation rules just the beginning for helping Nova Scotia’s first responders: NDP
First responders in Nova Scotia will no longer have to prove their PTSD is work-related. Continue reading
Mark Donlevy developed PTSD years before sexual assault conviction: lawyer
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Mark Donlevy served in the Canadian military and took a controversial drug exacerbating his post-traumatic stress disorder, according to his lawyer. Continue reading
Nova Scotia to broaden PTSD benefits for first responders as of next week
The province has eliminated a requirement that those in emergency response occupations must prove that a PTSD diagnosis is work-related. Continue reading
Edmonton firefighter’s death prompts discussion about PTSD, mental health
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Marc Renaud, 29, died by suicide last weekend. Renaud, who was off-duty, had been with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services for approximately seven years. Continue reading
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Sask. paramedic shares battle with PTSD after suicide of fellow first responder
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
The recent suicide of a Regina paramedic has another Sask. first responder speaking out about his battle with PTSD and calling for more support. Continue reading
‘We’re not going to tolerate that’: Abuse against paramedics, first responders on the rise, survey finds
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The survey found that 66 percent of paramedics suffered some form of abuse annually, and that 26 percent were physically abused. Continue reading
Canadian veteran opposes stone quarry development after blasts aggravate PTSD symptoms
Émile Deschamps was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014, after a 22-year career with the Canadian military. Continue reading
Sask. PTSD laws ‘not at all’ living up to expectations: support group founder
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jennifer Chouinard says she’s been subjected to intrusive phone calls and is concerned about outsourced assessments. Continue reading
