Support First Responders and PTSD Awareness at the 13th Annual Spotlight on Research Breakfast
Every day, first responders risk their lives to help others in need, but the emotional toll they face is immense. Around 20% of all first responders experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during their careers. PTSD can result from reliving traumatic situations long after the danger has passed, and first responders often neglect their own mental health while caring for others.
Join us for the 13th Annual Spotlight on Research Breakfast, hosted by the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and the University of Alberta. This year’s keynote speaker is Col. Rakesh Jetly, OMM, CD, MD, FRCP(C), Senior Psychiatrist for the Canadian Armed Forces and Mental Health Clinical Advisor to the Canadian Forces Surgeon General. He will focus on understanding the mental health lessons learned from the military, with the topic: “A Century After the Great War: Mental Health Lessons Learned by the Canadian Armed Forces.”
The event highlights innovation in PTSD research and rehabilitation for first responders. Following the breakfast, there will be an interactive poster symposium and a “master class” session, allowing local experts to collaborate on regional PTSD impacts and action steps.
For more details on how to Support First Responders and PTSD Awareness, visit Spotlight on Research PTSD.
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