- 2022-06-09
‘Who do you tell?’: Former Mounties say shop talk, a listening ear critical to dealing with dark memories
Former Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers Jim Wong and Ross MacInnes shared their posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiences in an Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families campaign. They highlight the importance of informal discussions among officers as a coping mechanism. Wong, affected by witnessing numerous tragedies, benefited from psychological support. MacInnes, haunted by a traumatic incident, found solace in sharing with civilian friends. The campaign emphasizes mental health challenges faced by Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members.
