PTSD

• Alberta making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

  The United Nurses of Alberta says the government has followed through on a contract bargaining promise to extend to nurses presumptive coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2025
  
• Woman with doll phobia sues boss after prank allegedly left her with PTSD

  The former employee said she told her manager that she had a crippling fear of dolls but claims he still placed 'the doll that kills people, in Plaintiff’s office chair.'

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  Jun 19, 2025
  
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• Lethbridge Police Service launches program to help officers cope with trauma on the job

  Most civilians experience one potentially traumatic event in their life, but police officers are exposed as many as 10 a year. A new program in Lethbridge will help officers cope.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2025
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• Canada needs better whistleblower protection, experts say

  Experts say there needs to be more done to protect whistleblowers in Canada who raise alarms about wrongdoing in professions or organizations.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2025
• Winnipeg doctor who helps RCMP, military personnel overcome trauma faces conduct hearing

  A Winnipeg psychologist who treats RCMP and military personnel is facing a conduct review by the Psychological Association of Manitoba

  Crime

  Jan 10, 2025
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
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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, 2024
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• 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