Psychedelic drug therapies hold great promise, need more research funding: scientists
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is being urged to support broad research for the use of psychedelic drugs for medical treatments. Continue reading
PTSD
‘We won’t stop’: Lionel Desmond’s family, ex-military personnel call for inquiry, changes to prevent veteran tragedies
By Natasha Pace Reporter
“There’s people in their basements right now — right now — that think their life’s not worth anything” Continue reading
Family of Lionel Desmond to hold rally Saturday, calling for change
By Natasha Pace Reporter
Desmond, a military veteran, killed his wife, child and mother before taking his own life in January. Continue reading
New Brunswick firefighter calls for first responder specific treatment in Canada
A NB firefighter who was treated for PTSD at a facility in the US is hopeful that a first responder specific treatment program will be adopted in Canada. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: Lessons learned from Amanda Lindhout
Amanda Lindhout, an activist, speaker, journalist, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Global Enrichment Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at the Women of Inspiration Lunch and Awards on Sept. 30. Continue reading
Local paramedic and artist to showcase his ‘demons’ in Edmonton gallery
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
A local paramedic has used his art as an outlet to tackle his trauma. Now he wants everyone else to see and feel life on the frontlines. Continue reading
‘Party drug’ MDMA touted as breakthrough therapy for PTSD patients
MDMA, also known as its street name ecstasy, is looking like a promising way to treat PTSD. Continue reading
Emergency workers at higher risk for mental health disorders: survey
Emergency workers like police, paramedics and fire fighters are more likely to develop mental health issues that the general population Continue reading
Edmonton police officer, paramedic, firefighter run half marathon in uniform for PTSD awareness
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A group of three women tackled the Edmonton Marathon on Sunday with a visual reminder that first responders can sometimes carry the burden of PTSD. Continue reading
Family of Lionel Desmond to hold rally in support of Canadian veterans
Lionel Desmond, a 33-year-old Afghanistan war veteran, fatally shot his mother, his wife and their daughter in January, before turning the gun on himself. Continue reading
