PTSD

• Canada should be ‘world leader’ on alternative PTSD therapies, veteran says

  Ret. MCpl. Gordon Hurley, who served in Afghanistan, says psychedelic treatments such as ketamine and psilocybin can give veterans 'a breath of relief' from their trauma.

  Canada

  Nov 10
  
• U.S. FDA rejects psychedelic drug treatment for PTSD. Here’s why

  A drugmaker behind an MDMA treatment said the FDA notified the company its drug “could not be approved based on data submitted to date” and requested an additional study.

  Health

  Aug 9
  
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• Wounded Warriors kids camp marks major milestone

  Wounded Warriors camps for kids offers resources for youth on how to cope with and learn from their family member's injuries. The organization has now served 1,000 kids.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Truck driver who concealed PTSD, Type 2 diabetes found guilty of causing deadly crash

  Jagmeet Grewal was not paying attention to the road when his 53-foot truck crashed into multiple cars at up to 100 km/h, killing four people in Laval, Que. back in 2019.

  Crime

  Feb 16
• Police fear ‘they’ll be seen as weak’ bringing up mental health struggles: Ontario union

  The president of the Hamilton Police Association told the city's police board in October to seek a 'fulsome wellness unit' to aid traumatized first responders.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2023
• How an Ontario app is providing mental health support for first responders

  Launched in May 2023, some 30 or so organizations across Canada are using the PeerOnCall app as a supplement to support programs.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2023
• Retired N.B. correctional officer writes book about battle with PTSD

  A retired Canadian correctional officer from New Brunswick is breaking his silence about his private battle living with PTSD, hoping to help other officers who may be struggling.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2023
• Canada must study psychedelic treatment for veteran PTSD ‘immediately’: Senate report

  A Senate report is recommending the federal government 'immediately' conduct a 'major research program' into how psychedelics can help veterans suffering from PTSD.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2023
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• London Fire Department partners with Wounded Warriors Canada for mental health supports

  The partnership will allow members of the department and their families access to additional mental health assistance and supports.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2023
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• Toronto residents worry about impacts of air show noise on pets and those with PTSD

  Detractors of the Canadian International Air Show say the event causes undue stress for those living with PTSD and needless disruptions for people and pets alike.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023