https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/conditions-and-disorders/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd Here, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) describes a detailed, but concise description of PTSD. The disorder is given an overview, as well as symptoms, help lines and treatments. This web page is a quick resource for people struggling with these kinds of mental health issues, and is a first step into... Continue Reading →
Canadian Veteran Mental Health
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-624-x/2014001/article/14121-eng.htm 1 in 6 Canadian full-time Regular Force veterans report symptoms of either major depressive disorder which led to panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, alcohol abuse or dependence or most commonly post traumatic stress disorder. These numbers do not account for Reserve Regular force veterans, special forces, navy, air force or lieutenants/officers. Statistics Canada,... Continue Reading →
PTSD in Canada Quick Facts
https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/features/ptsd-canada-has-the-highest-rate-and-other-surprising-things The article above was written by David Suzuki, for his CBC show The Nature of Things. It is a summary of his episode exploring the nature of PTSD. The full episode is also attached in the article, and goes into greater depth about PTSD. Some of these facts are unrelated to the specific kind of PTSD... Continue Reading →
An Intro to PTSD
https://cmha.ca/documents/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd This link is a good starting off point for getting to know what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is. Written by the Canadian Mental Health Association, the page gives an in-depth view of what and whom PTSD affects. It is non-specific to veterans, first responders, victims of sexual violence or anyone else, but rather... Continue Reading →