Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Former Mountie with PTSD sues Ottawa after multiple northern postings
A former Mountie suffering from PTSD after multiple postings in isolated, high risk communities has filed a lawsuit against the federal government. Continue reading
‘You can just feel the heart rates drop’: Vancouver firefighters welcome new trauma dogÂ
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
VF&RS says recent studies showing that almost half of emergency personnel show signs of mental disorders pushed them to act. Continue reading
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‘RIP brother’: N.S. paramedic community mourns loss of veteran paramedic
Veteran paramedic, Scott Barteaux, died on May 23. According to his obituary, the father and husband served as a paramedic for 23 years. Continue reading
N.S. inquiry into Lionel Desmond murder-suicide to examine mental health, domestic violence services
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Nova Scotia ordered the inquiry in December 2017, almost a year after Desmond fatally shot his mother, wife, 10-year-old daughter and himself in Upper Big Tracadie. Continue reading
Western University research sheds light on link between PTSD and opioid addicition
More than 60 per cent of those living with PTSD suffer from addiction. Researchers at Western University shed light on the link between the two. Continue reading
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
Musician who suffered PTSD after 2013 High River flood performs at benefit concert
By Gil Tucker Reporter
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
