Expert Alert
Newswise — Up to 10% of Canadian war veterans will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to Veterans Affairs Canada. This mental health condition is caused by a psychologically traumatic event such as war, rape or physical violence. People who suffer from PTSD constantly experience vivid flashbacks, feelings of helplessness, as well as fear and anxiety, which make it difficult to lead a normal life.
In honour of Remembrance Day, CIHR-funded researchers are available to discuss how we can help war veterans and others affected by PTSD.
Experts:
Post-traumatic stress disorder's impact on family and workplace functioning.Dr. Rémi Quirion, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (Montreal)
How can we successfully integrate war veterans back into Canadian society?Dr. Alain Brunet, CIHR-funded researcher from McGill University (Montreal)
The risks of peacekeeping: Prevention and treatment of emotional distress.Dr. Jitender Sareen, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg)
Post-war: Stress, trauma, and recovery.Dr. Kathy Mary Hegadoren, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Erasing distressing memories " A one session cure for post-traumatic stress disorder?Dr. Karim Kamil Nader, CIHR-funded researcher from McGill University (Montreal)
Do traumatic experiences alter how you perceive and process pain?Dr. Gordon John Glenn Asmundson, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of Regina (Regina)
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to nearly 12,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada. www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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