Under new rules, first responders in B.C. won’t have to prove PTSD is work-related
Under proposed new rules firefighters, paramedics and police will no longer have to prove conditions like PTSD were caused by their job. Continue reading
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Musician who suffered PTSD after 2013 High River flood performs at benefit concert
Some Calgary high school students are holding a special event to support mental health and it’s an effort that really strikes a chord for one local musician. Continue reading
Vancouver police constables recognized for mental health work
By Jeremy Lye
VPD Const. Garett McDonald said the stress of officers seeing people in significant amounts of pain so often takes a toll. Continue reading
Ontario juror who spent 5 months at murder trial files lawsuit after developing PTSD
Mark Farrant spent five months as a juror at the 2014 trial in Toronto of Farshad Badakhshan, who was convicted of murdering his 23-year-old girlfriend, Carina Petrache. Continue reading
Fort McMurray man battling mental illness that manifests itself through seizures
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
For Nathan Koops, the middle of 2016 brought on more than his mind could take. His family fled for their lives during the Fort McMurray wildfire in May, only for Nathan to be called back a few days later to fight The Beast. Continue reading
Former Edmonton police officer alleges harassment, lack of help with PTSD while with EPS
A woman who spent over 20 years with the Edmonton Police Service spoke out on Thursday to say she received a lack of proper attention to her experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder and that she experienced harassment as a result of it. Continue reading
N.S. inquiry into murder-suicides has ‘national implications,’ advocate says
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan says in a statement Ottawa is prepared to share information about the federal care provided to veterans and their families. Continue reading
N.S. to launch inquiry into former soldier Lionel Desmond’s triple murder-suicide
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Desmond’s family spoke out after the deaths, revealing Desmond had been diagnosed with PTSD and post-concussion disorder after completing two tours of Afghanistan in 2007. Continue reading
Answers coming soon in Lionel Desmond killings, N.S. officials say
The province’s medical examiner, Dr. Matthew Bowes, says he’s “very close” to deciding whether to conduct a fatality inquiry. Continue reading
‘We’re going to have to do more,’ says health minister of opioid crisis burnout
“Staff and volunteers are directly impacted, either dealing with overdoses at their locations or nearby, or tracking their clients and being vigilant to be sure the people they serve are still alive.” Continue reading
