Ptsd First Responders

• Stigma around PTSD still exists despite ‘shock’ around Ontario police officer’s death

  Despite doors opening up over the last decade acknowledging the effects post-traumatic stress disorder, one a first responder says it still comes with a stigma attached to it.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2023
  
• First Responders in Crisis: Many feeling mentally ‘unwell, stressed or burnt out’

  A Hamilton police constable says he turned to alcohol as his way to help him cope with the daily trauma he was facing on the job. He's not alone.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2023
  
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• Okanagan Mountie walking 60 hours for first responder PTSD awareness

  'I've been an RCMP member for 19 years so I know a lot of people who have been effected by PTSD,' Sgt. Rob Farrer says.

  Oct 7, 2019
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• Widow of OPP officer shares story of heartbreaking loss to give strength to others

  After the suicides of three OPP officers in three weeks, the force is slated to announce changes to the supports it provides members.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2018
• Shocking revelations from ambulance paramedic about what the job is really like

  A B.C. Ambulance paramedic, on leave suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is speaking out for the first time and telling his story of what he suffered and how he feels the ambulance service should be improved.

  Feb 2, 2017
• First responders call for national strategy on PTSD

  Next month, a group of first responders and families in the House of Commons to call for a national strategy to help Canadian paramedics, firefighters, police officers and veterans who are in crisis.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2017