Kevin’s Story Update

Maltese Cross with Black Band - RIP Kevin - #287 - MikeStarchuk.comI have been overwhelmed by the response to my last post, “Kevin’s Story.”  If you missed that post, please scroll down… it is right below this one. 

Nearly 5000 people visited my Facebook page, and close to 3000 visitors to this website. While the majority of viewers to this website come from Canada, there were also many visitors from the US, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, and the UK, just to name a few. This indicates that mental health issues in the First Responder community are a global matter.

Thanks to those of you who made thoughtful and sincere comments that were respectful of Kevin’s grieving family. Thanks as well to those who left comments about mental health issues our First Responders face when they report for duty. We need to keep moving this forward within WorkSafeBC to ensure our First Responders have post post-discharge follow-ups with qualified mental health practitioners. Kevin’s story should not be repeated.

RIP Brother.

 

1 Comments

  1. Dr. Gordon Davidson on March 21, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Mike –

    Moving story.

    Wanted to let you know that I operate a 4 week residential program in Vernon for operational stress injuries (PTSD and depression). It is for first responders and the military.

    Thanks

    Dr. G. Davidson, R. Psych

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