PTSD

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My PTSD made me worried I would freeze in an emergency. Then my neighbour had a heart attack

This is a First Person column by Matthew Heneghan, who lives in Falkland, B.C. Sitting on my back patio, I…

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Marine veteran fighting PTSD with service dog program ‘transforming lives’

Marine veteran Anthony Longo knows firsthand the struggles that many veterans face long after leaving the battlefield. Having served in…

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Sports

U.S. star Shiffrin struggling with PTSD after crash, won’t defend giant slalom title at ski worlds

Mikaela Shiffrin has made the difficult decision to not defend her gold medal in giant slalom at the alpine skiing…

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Health

This man says working at Scouts Canada gave him PTSD. Now he’s suing the organization

issues of psychological concern, nor did he express any need for additional supports,\” the statement reads. Moving forward, Talach said…

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Health

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows improvement of PTSD in veterans: study

A groundbreaking new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is making waves in clinical trials. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT),…

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Health

App helps connect veterans suffering from PTSD with other veterans for support

A groundbreaking mental health app has been recently launched to provide support for Canadian military veterans who are grappling with…

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Canada

Renters with disabilities live in fear of eviction. Now, this man with PTSD sleeps in a shed

Sidney Wood says he was evicted last month because he couldn’t pay his rent. Wood, 41, couldn’t afford the $1,620 per month for…

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Health

A hurricane destroyed our home and nearly killed us. 4 years later, I’m living with PTSD

This First Person article is written by Tara Pyfrom, who lives in New Brunswick. For more information about CBC’s First…

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