Source: Rachel Aiello, CTV News, June 14, 2018 OTTAWA – In 18 months, Canada is set to have its first federal plan to address post-traumatic stress disorder, after a private member’s bill passed the Senate Thursday. Bill C-211, sponsored by Conservative B.C. MP Todd Doherty, aims to curb what he calls an “epidemic” of suicides among… Continue reading Senate passes bill to create PTSD strategy, sponsor hopes it curbs suicides
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‘Misfits all getting together:’ Veterans with PTSD bond over military vehicles
Source: Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press, November 9, 2017 CALGARY — A loud whir is followed by a deep rumbling roar as the engine of a decommissioned Canadian Forces armoured recovery vehicle comes to life. A big cloud of black smoke belches out of the rear exhaust port. “You see that?” asks John Senior, thumping his… Continue reading ‘Misfits all getting together:’ Veterans with PTSD bond over military vehicles
Saskatchewan changes law to help workers with psychological injuries, PTSD
By The Canadian Press, October 25, 2016 Cathleen MacPhee spent five years as a paramedic and another five as a 911 operator in Saskatchewan, but is now off work with post-traumatic stress disorder. MacPhee said there wasn’t a specific incident that caused her psychological injury, though there was one call that certainly tipped the scale.… Continue reading Saskatchewan changes law to help workers with psychological injuries, PTSD
Service dog to help PTSD sufferers deal with night terrors
Ruff Rider will be special guest at lieutenant-governor’s levee in Regina on Jan. 1 There’ll be a special, four-legged guest at the lieutenant-governor’s levee on Jan.1. Ruff Rider, who was named by Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield, is being trained as a PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) service dog. Just 10 months old, the mastiff-great Dane crossbreed… Continue reading Service dog to help PTSD sufferers deal with night terrors