Legislation that recognizes PTSD as an occupational illness for Ontario first responders has been hailed as a "huge win." Certain types of cancer are already "presumed" to be occupational illnesses for Ontario firefighters, who …
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#MindOurFuture: Share Your Mental Health Story | World of …
We're happy to share with you this great new project by our friends over at BringChange2Mind (BC2M), the national organization co-founded by Glenn Close that works to combat stereotypes around mental health. It's called …
Touched With Fire: The Two Faces of Bipolar Disorder | World of …
Bipolar disorder is both a blessing and a curse. Some people who have bipolar disorder swear by the manic or hypomanic state they sometimes find themselves in. Not only do they feel full of energy and capable of doing just …
The Unexpected Effect of Travel on My Panic Disorder | World of …
effect of travel on panic disorder I had my first panic attack when I was seven. I was watching a movie with my parents and brother when an invisible hand reached inside my chest, gripped my lungs, and wouldn't let go. The air …
five readers on being failed by mental health services – The Guardian
We asked for your experiences of mental health care in England. Overwhelmingly, you told us change is desperately needed.