Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

• Alberta hunters help first responders dealing with PTSD

  The Veteran Hunters is a non-profit group trying to help first responders cope with PTSD through hunting.

  Health

  Jun 1
• London police say PTSD to blame in death of officer

  London Police have identified the officer who recently died as Constable Omar Hassan, a member of the local service for more than 20 years.

  Canada

  May 20
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• Desmond Inquiry: emergency room doctor says Lionel Desmond did not appear suicidal

  Desmond's medical care is at the centre of the inquiry.

  Canada

  Mar 10
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• Desmond inquiry: therapist adds to long list of challenges that Lionel Desmond faced

  The former corporal had difficulty dealing with stress, particularly when it came to his strained relationship with his wife and nine-year-old daughter.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Desmond inquiry: social worker reveals details about former soldier’s family life

  Social worker says that as Lionel Desmond was starting an 11-week treatment program to help him cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Lionel Desmond inquiry: letter from former soldier describes his mental challenges

  The fatality inquiry has heard that the former Canadian soldier was suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder and a possible traumatic brain injury.

  Crime

  Feb 16
• As the Lionel Desmond inquiry resumes, a look at what has been learned so far

  The former Canadian soldier was suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder and a possible traumatic brain injury when he was released from the military in 2015.

  Crime

  Feb 15
• Alberta wellness society aims to help first responders with trauma

  Wayfinders Wellness Retreat was created as a safe haven and a space for all first responders to access multiple resources to support recovery.

  Health

  Jan 23
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• Calgary veteran cycles to military monuments to raise awareness about effects of PTSD

  A Calgary veteran plans to ride his bike to military monuments in the city to highlight the sacrifices of soldiers.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2020
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• Many military veterans don’t feel adequately recognized or supported: experts

  On Thursday, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs held an online event to discuss how well military veterans are being recognized and supported as they re-enter civilian society.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2020