From the Director's Desk
Greetings,
The PSPNET team would like to inform you of where we find ourselves to date. This month's newsletter will cover Pride Month, PTSD awareness day, up-to-date information on the courses we currently offer, an update on our Spouse or Significant Other Wellbeing Course, a new media spotlight, and a mental health tip based on National Health and Fitness Day.
Thank you for your interest in our services and for taking the time to read this newsletter. Please feel free to contact us if you require any additional information or have any questions.
Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos
Director of PSPNET
www.pspnet.ca
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Happy PRIDE to all 2SLGBTQ+ communities and allies.
Individuals within this community experience higher rates of mental illness. We can all play a role in increasing the mental wellbeing of this community by creating supportive workplaces, social groups, and neighborhoods.
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In Canada, is it estimated that over 23% of Canadian public safety personnel (PSP) deals with PTSD. As such, PSPNET wants to recognize PTSD Awareness Day by reaffirming our commitment to helping Canadian PSP access PTSD treatment and reduce the stigma around PSP experiencing, and receiving help for PTSD.
Please join us in raising awareness by wearing the teal on June 27th!
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Who Are We Helping?
WHO IS ENROLLED IN OUR COURSES? A BREAKDOWN BY SECTORS
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
75,550 people have visited our website
633 PSP have completed a telephone assessment
593 PSP have started treatment
379 PSP have fully completed the program
160 PSP are currently in treatment
HOW CLIENTS FEEL ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
97% would refer the program to a friend
97% reported the program was worth their time
90% reported increased confidence in managing their symptoms.
CLIENT QUOTES
"This course has provided me with many tools that I feel I can use to help me have better health. I liked that they were mostly simple, and while the require patience and practice, they're very doable."
"[This course] has been very helpful in reminding me that I am not alone in my feelings. It has also given me more ideas for self-care and coping strategies."
** Metrics provided in this newsletter are up to May 31, 2022 **
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New and Upcoming
SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER WELLBEING COURSE
The PSPNET team is working hard to implement a free, self-guided, wellbeing course for spouses or significant others of PSP. The program is designed to treat symptoms of low mood, depression, worry, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Currently, the plan is to have the program up and running by this coming summer.
To follow our progress, please visit: www.pspnetfamilies.ca
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Media Spotlight
To Serve and Connect - Nonprofit
To Serve and Connect offers resources, connection and community for First Responders and their spouses or significant others. They do this by holding retreats/conferences, holding workshops, uploading workshops to YouTube, so that anyone can access them, and sending out monthly newsletters. Their workshops have covered topics such as anger management, grief and loss, parenting, and mindfulness.
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Mental Health Tip
National Health and Fitness Day was June 4th. In order to recognize this initiative we are dedicating this months mental health tip to fitness.
Fitness
Research is continually coming out stating the benefits of regular physical activity. In fact, regular physical activity can help:
- Reduce the stresses we experience daily
- Prevent depression and anxiety
- Increase personal happiness
- Lower feelings of loneliness
- Improve your sleep quality
- Treat post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain
It is recommended that adults get 150 minutes a week of at least moderately intense exercise. Of course, many people struggle to start habits that include physical activity. Researchers recommend:
- Figuring out why you want to exercise
- Decide what type of exercise best suits you
- Make a plan with regular, concrete, and realistic goals
- Track your progress and celebrate small gains
- Practice self-compassion
To learn more please visit the source below.
Source: CPA's Psychology Works Fact Sheet on Physical Activity, Mental Health, and Motivation. (2016). Retrieved from: https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Publications/FactSheets/PsychologyWorksFactSheet_PhysicalActivity_MentalHealth_Motivation.pdf
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Recent Publications and Presentations by our Researchers
Beahm, J. D., Landry, C. A., McCall, H. C., Carleton, R. N., & Hadjistavropoulos. (2022). Understanding and Addressing Occupational Stressors in Internet-Delivered Therapy for Public Safety Personnel: A Qualitative Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8), 4744. Click here to read a summary!
Landry, C. A., McCall, H. C., Ogunade, A., Carleton, R, N., Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2022, June 17-19). Perceptions of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for public safety personnel across Canada: National Survey. [Poster Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association 2022 Convention, Calgary, AB, Canada. https://convention.cpa.ca/
McCall, H. C., Gregory, J. M. B., Sundström, C. R. F., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2022, June 17-19). Using Persuasive Design to Enhance Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Public Safety Personnel [Symposium Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association 2022 Convention, Calgary, AB, Canada. https://convention.cpa.ca/
Beahm, J. D., Landry, C. A., Hugh, H. C., Carleton, R. C., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. D. (2022, June 17-19). Optimizing Internet-Delivered Therapy for Public Safety Personnel: Understanding and Addressing Occupational Stressors [Symposium Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Calgary, AB, Canada. https://convention.cpa.ca/
Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., McCall, H. C., Beahm, J. D., Landry, C. A., Abrams, A. R., & Carleton, R. C. (2022, June 17-19). Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Canadian Public Safety Personnel: Implementation and Benefits [Symposium Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association 2022 Convention, Calgary, AB, Canada. https://convention.cpa.ca/
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Request a presentation or PSPNET promotional materials
If you would like us to provide a presentation to your organization or send promotional materials (wallet cards, magnets, postcards) in English and French, contact us by email at pspnet@uregina.ca or phone at 306-337-7233 or toll-free at 1-833-317-7233.
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Find out more about the courses we offer:
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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:
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