Why Canada:
-Canada has the highest rates of PTSD of 24 countries studied
-9% will suff er from PTSD in their lifetime in Canada
-Almost 2/3 of Canadians have been exposed to a potentially traumatic event.-8% of adults in Canada meet the criteria for probable PTSD.

Why This Matters:
To create in-person treatment for first responders
-There are resources such as suicide hotlines like CIPSRT which focuses on mental health in public safety personnel, but they don’t provide hands-on help like our organization
-77% of Manitobans said that the state of health care in the province is poor
-25% of Canadians waited for four months or more for healthcare like surgeries, have waited at least 2 months for MRI scans, and about a month for CT scans.

Emotions First Responders May Experience:
-Amygdala is a part of the brain that triggers the fight or flight response. Fear can be easily triggered with those suffering with PTSD.
-Depression, anxiety, and PTSD are just a few of the emotions they might experience-Many may not be open to the idea of seeking help
-May feel secluded even when seeking help
-May feel as though no one else understands
-Flashbacks often
-Hard to focus on the positive
-Hard to think about relationships such as family and friends