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The mental health experience of treatment-seeking military members and public safety personnel: a qualitative investigation of trauma and non-trauma-related concerns

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Paramedics, firefighters, police officers and other public safety personnel (PSP) as well as Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are frequently exposed to stressors and demanding work environments. Although their specific work-related tasks may vary, a commonality between these occupations is the significant likelihood of repeated exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTE) over the course of their careers. Due …

Authors

Easterbrook B; Brown A; Millman H; Van Blyderveen S; Lanius R; Heber A; McKinnon M; O'Connor C

Journal

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol. 42, No. 6, pp. 252–260

Publisher

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch (HPCDP) Public Health Agency of Canada

Publication Date

June 2022

DOI

10.24095/hpcdp.42.6.03

ISSN

1925-6515