With R. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D. – Professor of Clinical Psychology and a registered clinical psychologist in Saskatchewan.
First responders and other public safety personnel (PSP) frequently face diverse stressors that substantially distinguish them from the general population and military. The stressors have been associated with numerous clinically-complex mental health challenges. The unique needs of PSP require tailored, evidence-based solutions to support their mental health. PSP also experience numerous barriers to accessing evidence-based care, including logistical challenges, misinformation, and stigma. The Longitudinal Study of Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs) for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP; i.e., the RCMP Study) has provided novel tools and results that can help inform and mitigate such challenges. Join Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton on September 12, 2024, to learn about the current challenges facing PSP, followed by contemporary applied research efforts with the RCMP Longitudinal Study that can help reduce barriers to care starting during and after training. The presentation will conclude with a question and answer session, and provide brief recommendations for clinicians, as well as possible long-term strategies for psychology to further support our PSP, their leaders, and their families.
Date: Thur., September 12, 2024
Time: 12pm – 1pm EST
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the challenges facing first responders and other public safety personnel.
- Learn about recent research efforts with the RCMP designed to reduce barriers to evidenced-based care and better support mental health.
- Receive an overview of how solutions based on RCMP research may help others.
- Learn about other opportunities to better inform and support RCMP and other public safety personnel.
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