Jail guard assaults renew calls for mental health resources - Thunder Bay - CBC News
Ontario not in any hurry to protect Ontario Correctional Officers . Bill 2 stalled for protecting Fire ,Police and EMS in Ontario. Paul Murphy
Wednesday 17 June 2015
Saturday 13 June 2015
Manitoba to ease PTSD claims for all covered workers - The Globe and Mail
Manitoba to ease PTSD claims for all covered workers - The Globe and Mail
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Ontario still stalling on Presumed Legislation to protect First Responders.
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The Manitoba government introduced
legislation Monday that it says will provide the broadest
workers-compensation coverage in Canada for post-traumatic stress.
The
bill – like an existing law in Alberta and changes being eyed in some
other provinces – would recognize post-traumatic stress disorder as a
work-related occupational disease for first responders such as police
officers and firefighters.
It would also, like the Alberta law, start
from the presumption that the PTSD stemmed from an event or events at
work, as long as a medical professional diagnoses it as such.
Manitoba
Premier Greg Selinger said his NDP government is going a step further
by applying the law to all workers covered by the province’s Workers
Compensation Board – nurses, retail-store employees and more – and not
just first responders."
Ontario still stalling on Presumed Legislation to protect First Responders.
Tuesday 9 June 2015
Experimental PTSD therapy gets traumatized soldiers walking toward relief - Politics - CBC News
Experimental PTSD therapy gets traumatized soldiers walking toward relief - Politics - CBC News
In Ontario we still do not have any protection for First Responders . Fire, Police and EMS continue to be on thier own .
In Ontario we still do not have any protection for First Responders . Fire, Police and EMS continue to be on thier own .
First responders PTSD bill stalled again despite widespread support | Globalnews.ca
First responders PTSD bill stalled again despite widespread support | Globalnews.ca
“I really don’t know what the holdup is, it’s strictly on the government
side, for sure. Because we’ve been getting all the signals that it’s
going to happen, it’s going to happen, and it hasn’t,” DiNovo said in an
interview Monday.
My name is Paul Murphy and I worked at a youth Jail in Ontario for over 12 years . Each and every day we faced Trauma and Vicarious Trauma and I became ill with depression and an eating disorder. I still find myself having to fight the Ontario Government over this issue. Paul Murphy
“I really don’t know what the holdup is, it’s strictly on the government
side, for sure. Because we’ve been getting all the signals that it’s
going to happen, it’s going to happen, and it hasn’t,” DiNovo said in an
interview Monday.
My name is Paul Murphy and I worked at a youth Jail in Ontario for over 12 years . Each and every day we faced Trauma and Vicarious Trauma and I became ill with depression and an eating disorder. I still find myself having to fight the Ontario Government over this issue. Paul Murphy
Friday 5 June 2015
Edmonton cops at the forefront of getting officers back on duty | Edmonton | New
Edmonton cops at the forefront of getting officers back on duty | Edmonton | New
Alberta Police creating ways to protect Officers .
Alberta Police creating ways to protect Officers .
Manitoba’s new PTSD legislation will save lives: firefighter - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Manitoba’s new PTSD legislation will save lives: firefighter - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Manitoba taking steps to protect First Responders. Ontario.....
Manitoba taking steps to protect First Responders. Ontario.....
Wednesday 3 June 2015
Ontario PTSD Still Talking About Protecting Workers (WSIB)
Special thanks to Alberta for creating presumptive legislation regarding Mental Health.
WSIB ads too graphic for Transit Windsor
WSIB ads too graphic for Transit Windsor
“There really are no accidents.”
This would explain the attack on injured workers . Paul Murphy
“There really are no accidents.”
This would explain the attack on injured workers . Paul Murphy
Monday 1 June 2015
Inspector John Kelsall, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), speaks openly to filmmaker, Larry Cappetto, about police suicides.
https://vimeo.com/108731042
Inspector John Kelsall, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), speaks openly to filmmaker, Larry Cappetto, about police suicides.
“Beyond The Badge - Canada,” Produced by Larry R. Cappetto and Ward Funeral Homes.
Video trailer produced by Larry Cappetto. “Freedom’s Price,” written by Larry R. Cappectto, special song arrangement by Tommy Scales tcsproductions.com
©2014 Direct Media Productions - All rights reserved
beyondthebadge.org
veteranshistory.org
wardfuneralhomes.com
Inspector John Kelsall, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), speaks openly to filmmaker, Larry Cappetto, about police suicides.
“Beyond The Badge - Canada,” Produced by Larry R. Cappetto and Ward Funeral Homes.
Video trailer produced by Larry Cappetto. “Freedom’s Price,” written by Larry R. Cappectto, special song arrangement by Tommy Scales tcsproductions.com
©2014 Direct Media Productions - All rights reserved
beyondthebadge.org
veteranshistory.org
wardfuneralhomes.com
Former Toronto police Sgt. says force is 'failing' officers on mental health - CityNews
Special thanks to Mr Simon Fraser , who I have met via Twitter.
More firefighters coming forward with PTSD since change to worker compensation l
More firefighters coming forward with PTSD since change to worker compensation l
At one time experts feared that the floodgates would open with regard to claims. This has not been the case and Alberta has taken steps to protect First Responders, while Ontario continues to discuss the matter. I guess they need to draft new policies for the Workplace Safety Insurrance Board (WSIB) since the old mental health policy is in conflict with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms . Paul Murphy
At one time experts feared that the floodgates would open with regard to claims. This has not been the case and Alberta has taken steps to protect First Responders, while Ontario continues to discuss the matter. I guess they need to draft new policies for the Workplace Safety Insurrance Board (WSIB) since the old mental health policy is in conflict with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms . Paul Murphy
Ashley Smith | News | Toronto Star
Ashley Smith | News | Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/05/01/ashley_smith_findings_prompt_federal_pilot_project_for_mentally_ill_offenders.html
Ashley Smith Tragedy
Video Link :
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/12/19/ashley_smith_verdict_a_chance_to_rethink_how_prisoners_with_mental_illness_are_dealt_with.html
.http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2014/04/21/judith_thompson_takes_on_ashley_smith_story.html
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/05/01/ashley_smith_findings_prompt_federal_pilot_project_for_mentally_ill_offenders.html
Ashley Smith Tragedy
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/12/19/ashley_smith_verdict_a_chance_to_rethink_how_prisoners_with_mental_illness_are_dealt_with.html
.http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2014/04/21/judith_thompson_takes_on_ashley_smith_story.html
One Paramedic wants additional healthcare benefits for PTSD | (CKNW AM) AM980
One Paramedic wants additional healthcare benefits for PTSD | (CKNW AM) AM980
Ontario still talking about PTSD protection for workers .
Ontario still talking about PTSD protection for workers .
PTSD -Brain Injuries
March 19, 2012
Paul
Murphy
Via email
Thunder Bay,
ON
Re: To whom it may concern
Dear Paul:
As requested, please
find below the information requested on the impact of an acquired brain injury,
on an individual in terms of “executive function” of the brain. Cognition & memory, ability to
concentrate, “Gatekeeper” on behaviour (judgment
& inhibition), personality & emotional traits, planning, sequencing
& organizing, short-term & long-term memory and self-awareness can all
be affected. Insight into these
limitations and awareness to regulate oneself to make good choices and
decisions can be severely impacted.
Following through on items with timelines can be severely compromised if
the individual does not have support.
The same can apply when someone is also suffering from a mental illness
either co-occurring with a brain injury or independent of a brain injury. Agreeing to inaccurate details, not
understanding the implications and consequences of bad choices or sharing false
information can all be the outcome of an acquired brain injury. It does not excuse bad behaviour, however,
when brought to the attention of the individual in question and they
subsequently gain insight into the error in judgment the situation can be
corrected. I have also attached a Power Point presentation I prepared for my
employees about the similarities. It
should be further noted that either individuals with these limitations often
require support to complete these more complex tasks. All local programs have waiting lists and
services are often priorized by urgency and acuity.
Should you require
any further information they are free to call me at (number removed).
Sincerely yours
Brain Injury Support Network Ontario
Burnside jail inmate grabs pepper spray from officers | CBCNews.ca Mobile
Burnside jail inmate grabs pepper spray from officers | CBCNews.ca Mobile
Ontario, still no protection for Correctional Officers, Youth Workers , Social Workers and Nurses. Not to mention Probation and countless other High Risk Careers .Shameful.
Ontario, still no protection for Correctional Officers, Youth Workers , Social Workers and Nurses. Not to mention Probation and countless other High Risk Careers .Shameful.
Dramatic video shows armed WCB hostage taker - Edmonton - CBC News
Dramatic video shows armed WCB hostage taker - Edmonton - CBC News
This is not an endorsement for any type of violence. Paul Murphy
This is not an endorsement for any type of violence. Paul Murphy
Post-traumatic stress disorder in occupational settings: anticipating and managing the risk
Post-traumatic stress disorder in occupational settings: anticipating and managing the risk
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Post-traumatic stress disorder in occupational settings: anticipating and managing the risk
+ Author Affiliations
- Correspondence to: Alexander C. McFarlane, Centre of Military and Veterans Health, University of Adelaide, 122 Frome Street,
Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia. Tel: +61 303 5200; fax: +61 303 5368; e-mail: alexander.mcfarlane@adelaide.edu.au
Abstract
Background Post-traumatic
stress disorder has had a substantial impact on employer liability for
workplace psychological injury. The
emergency services are an example of high-risk
workforces that demand clear policies and procedures within an
organization.
The challenge is to minimize the injury to
individuals and lessen the cost to organizations through the optimal
application
of preventative strategies.
stress disorder has had a substantial impact on employer liability for
workplace psychological injury. The
emergency services are an example of high-risk
workforces that demand clear policies and procedures within an
organization.
The challenge is to minimize the injury to
individuals and lessen the cost to organizations through the optimal
application
of preventative strategies.
Methods This field is not
well represented in standard keyword searches and Medline was examined
with linked fields of practice and
research. Consensus guidelines that refer to this
domain were also utilized. Few conclusions can be reached from the
literature
which directly examined occupational settings.
well represented in standard keyword searches and Medline was examined
with linked fields of practice and
research. Consensus guidelines that refer to this
domain were also utilized. Few conclusions can be reached from the
literature
which directly examined occupational settings.
Results Organizations
need to anticipate the possible traumatic exposures that may affect the
workforce and have strategies to deal
with the effects in the workplace, particularly the
negative mental health outcomes in some personnel. This domain is
relevant
to all employers as accidents and violence are
possible in most workplaces. Screening should be considered for
high-risk individuals,
particularly following a major traumatic event or
cumulative exposure, such as in the emergency services. While
psychological
debriefing has no demonstrated benefit, the
benefits of early intervention necessitate ready access to
evidence-based treatments
that have minimum barriers to care. Employers
should be aware that distress may present indirectly in a similar way as
conflict
with management, poor performance and poor general
health.
need to anticipate the possible traumatic exposures that may affect the
workforce and have strategies to deal
with the effects in the workplace, particularly the
negative mental health outcomes in some personnel. This domain is
relevant
to all employers as accidents and violence are
possible in most workplaces. Screening should be considered for
high-risk individuals,
particularly following a major traumatic event or
cumulative exposure, such as in the emergency services. While
psychological
debriefing has no demonstrated benefit, the
benefits of early intervention necessitate ready access to
evidence-based treatments
that have minimum barriers to care. Employers
should be aware that distress may present indirectly in a similar way as
conflict
with management, poor performance and poor general
health.
Conclusion The knowledge about the impact of traumatic events obliges employers to have an active strategy to anticipate and manage
the aftermath of such events as well as cumulative traumatic exposures."
the aftermath of such events as well as cumulative traumatic exposures."
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