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PTSD and some treatment options

WebPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that can affect both your mental and your physical health. It can be caused by a single trauma or by many traumatic events. PTSD can result from being exposed in some way to death or potential death, serious …

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Suicide prevention for Veterans and Family members

WebVeteran Family members can be affected by their loved one’s suicidality (that is, suicidal thoughts, ideas and behaviours) in many ways, such as burnout, fatigue, stigma and experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours themselves. 10-12. Family members can …

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Tools to measure well-being · Atlas Institute for Veterans and …

WebThe Well-Being Measurement Tools Directory can be used by researchers, policy makers and others to identify appropriate tools — including surveys, questionnaires and scales — for measuring the well-being of Canadian Veterans. The tools in this directory relate to …

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Engaging Veterans, Veteran Families and stakeholders to improve …

WebOur Veteran and Family engagement framework, Engaging with Veterans and Families: Creating a new approach to collaboration aims to improve our shared understanding of how Veterans and Veteran Families prefer to be engaged in research and participate in …

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) facilitator

WebAbout CBTm CBTm is an innovative program that has been created by a team of mental health experts, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinicians, in collaboration with individuals with lived experience.

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Women Veterans’ Health

WebHearing from women Veterans. In order to better understand the experiences of women Veterans in Canada and to hear what is important to them when it comes to their experiences and their health, the Atlas Institute hosted a series of meetings in Fall 2022. …

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Our Story · Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

WebEstablished as the Centre of Excellence on PTSD and Related Mental Health Conditions through the Minister of Veterans Affairs’ 2015 mandate letter, we became the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families in 2022. Our new name emphasizes our organization’s …

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Research · Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

WebAtlas Institute undertakes and supports research that seeks to improve the well-being of Veterans and their Families. Our research is driven by a commitment to mental health equity and is informed by Veterans Affairs Canada’s seven domains of well-being, which …

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Highlighting Mental Health Week 2024: Supporting Veteran and …

WebThis year, Mental Health Week takes place from May 6 to 12, 2024 in Canada. This year’s theme is “A Call to be Kind” and is centred on the healing powers of compassion, which has an important role in how we connect to others and support each …

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Our publications · Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

WebInvolving families in Veteran mental health care: Key considerations and recommendations. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health. Atlas Institute For Veterans and Families, Ottawa, Canada. Victoria Carmichael, Sara Rodrigues, Laryssa Lamrock, Meriem …

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Moral injury · Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

WebMoral injury refers to the psychological, social and spiritual impact of events or acts that a person performs, witnesses or fails to prevent, which conflict with one’s own deeply held moral beliefs and values. Moral injury is a specific type of psychological injury that …

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Public safety personnel and post-traumatic stress injuries

WebPublic safety personnel. The definition of PSP is evolving. All first responders can also be referred to as PSP; it is a broad term meant to include all personnel who ensure the safety and security of Canadians.

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What They See · Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

WebThe words of A Canadian Armed Forces Veteran. Picnics should be fun. A nice outdoor space where friends and families get together with their kids. But they can be chaotic. I think for a lot of us—for me specifically—things that are fun and chaotic are just chaotic. It’s …

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Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families · Get resources, find support

WebTurning research into action. Our wide-ranging partnerships explore key research questions in our uniquely Canadian context. Our research findings inform treatment options and policies. We share knowledge directly with people responsible for improvements in …

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Veteran Family Virtual Summit 2024: Empowering Families through

WebIt is crucial to acknowledge and prioritize the needs of Family members as individuals. Often serving as the main pillar of support for Veterans living with mental health issues, Veteran Family members can experience their own challenges that are unique to …

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Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

WebMilitary sexual trauma (MST) is not a specific diagnosable condition, but rather a term that describes the psychological, physical and social “wounds” that people who experience or witness military sexual misconduct may feel. MST is a broadly applied term to cover a …

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Directory of services · Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

WebDirectory of services. This webpage contains a list of various resources available for military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Families in Canada. The resources are broken down by category, as listed below. We are not a service provider. If you are in distress, …

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Veteran Family Virtual Summit: Empowering Veteran Families …

WebBreaking the Family mold. Guy Dallaire was born into a multigenerational military family. He enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2005, serving in both the Reserve and Regular Force until a medical release in 2020.

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Occupational Training Course for Healthcare Providers

WebWe recognize the commitment healthcare providers have to delivering the best possible support to clients. Wounded Warriors Canada and the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families are excited to announce Introduction to Trauma-Exposed …

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