Experts warn rash of suicides by first responders in Canada is a red flag [GlobalNews.CA]

Samantha Sangenito 7/29/144:00 AM

Mackenzie says this latest string of suicides is worrisome and Halifax Regional Police Chief Jean-Michel Blais agrees.

“When people ask what keeps you up at night, that is one of the things,” Blais said. “We should not be afraid to talk about the challenges. We shouldn’t be afraid to go and seek the necessary help.”

Chief Blais says in an effort to find some answers, a strategic plan looking into the prevention and treatment of PTSD and other occupational stress injuries is now being developed. It will be released in September.

[For more of this story, written by Mayya Assouad, go to http://globalnews.ca/news/1478460/experts-warn-rash-of-suicides-by-first-responders-in-canada-is-a-red-flag/]

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