PTSD
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McMaster researchers get share of $28M to aid mental health initiatives for front-line workersTwo McMaster University projects will get $4.5 million to study PTSD connected with the pandemic. The University of Regina will also get $20 million for PTSD projects.CanadaJun 28
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Federal government invests $28.2M in mental health support for first respondersThose on the front lines of the pandemic are facing exhaustion and many are walking away from their careers. Ottawa's investing $28 million towards addressing mental health issues.HealthJun 27
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No substitute for education when helping someone with PTSD: experts, advocatesAccording to the National Center for PTSD, about seven or eight out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.CanadaJun 21
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First responders call for more support for them and their families living with PTSDThere's a growing concern about the people working on the front lines. But beyond the worries for their mental health, there's a fear for their families who are also suffering.FeaturesJun 3
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New mental health clinic opens in Fredericton to aid first respondersThe Newly Institute has opened in Fredericton and has a primary focus on treating mental illnesses in first responders, especially conditions like PTSD.HealthJun 2
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University of Saskatchewan study shows service dogs improve veteran mental health“We need people to start realizing service dogs can improve our mental health," said PhD student researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, Alexandria Pavelich.HealthMay 10
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Sea-to-Sea walk for PTSD passes Regina, Humboldt Broncos crash first responder joins the walkSea-to-Sea walk for PTSD awareness passes through ReginaHealthMay 6
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‘Giving us a voice’: Feds support N.S. equine therapy program for female veteransAlissa Cue says not only can horses make people feel safe and secure, but they can improve one’s communication and leadership skills.CanadaApr 25
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Alberta sheriff first on scene at Columbia Icefield bus crash walks across Canada for PTSD awarenessAn Alberta sheriff highway patrol officer from Calgary is about to start an eight-month journey walking across Canada raising awareness about post-traumatic stress injuries.HealthMar 29
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Desmond inquiry: presiding judge hints at key recommendation as testimony concludesMore than five years after the killings in rural Nova Scotia, the provincial fatality inquiry heard from its final witness Tuesday: the province's chief firearms officer.CanadaMar 22
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