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Webinar Guest Speaker
Read More: Webinar Guest SpeakerI had the opportunity to talk to the members of this police service via a webinar about PTSD/Suicidal Ideation in 1st responders and how it’s important to always be aware of your own mental health situation. We also discussed the benefits and importance of an effective peer support program.
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Life Unscripted Radio Show Interview – Equine Therapy
Read More: Life Unscripted Radio Show Interview – Equine TherapyI was interviewed along with an Equine Therapist talking about how equine therapy has played a significant role in my own mental health journey with PTSD.
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Peer Support Volunteer – Badge of Life Canada
Read More: Peer Support Volunteer – Badge of Life CanadaBecame a Badge of Life Canada volunteer assisting with the delivery of their online Psychoeducational Peer Support Meetings and acting as a resource for fire service related topics and issues.
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The Power Of Our Story – Guest Speaker
Read More: The Power Of Our Story – Guest SpeakerAs the guest speaker I discussed with the group my journey with PTSD/Depression and suicidal ideation. We also talked at length about some of my mental health artwork and the reasons behind the creation of each piece.
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CTV Your Morning Show Interview
Read More: CTV Your Morning Show InterviewI was interviewed live on air where the host and I briefly chatted about my PTSD journey and the hope that new CAMH PTSD prevention research is bringing to others who may be challenged with mental health conditions like PTSD.
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Life Unscripted Radio Show Interview
Read More: Life Unscripted Radio Show InterviewI was interviewed for the mental health show on 610 Talk Radio called Life Unscripted. The host and I talked quite a bit about my mental health journey, PTSD and first responders and the 2021 CAMH campaign raising funds for more research into things like preventing PTSD.
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Toronto Star Article
Read More: Toronto Star ArticleInterviewed for an article highlighting mental health challenges and the research that CAMH is doing in regards to prevention of those mental health challenges.
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CAMH “Not Today” Campaign
Read More: CAMH “Not Today” CampaignHad my mental health journey included and spotlighted as part of the 2021 CAMH Today campaign with the goal of preventing suicide and raising money for much needed mental health research. My involvement included not only an interview but also the creation of a video as well.
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Canadian Firefighter Article
Read More: Canadian Firefighter ArticleI was interviewed for an article on first responder mental health.
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Uncomfortable Numb – Above Ground Podcast
Read More: Uncomfortable Numb – Above Ground PodcastSilence only strengthens stigma, but Rob Leathen is here to dowse that fire with a hose full of truth and experience. He speaks openly and honestly about his struggles and the source of pain for many of our dispatchers who simply just can’t un-hear things people should not hear. We often think of the first line…