We remember Cst. Robert Charles Anderson, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident while on duty on May 4, 1984 in Kamloops, B.C. #RCMPNeverForget

Nous nous souvenons du gendarme Robert Charles Anderson, qui a perdu la vie dans un accident de la route le 4 mai 1984, à Kamloops, en Colombie-Britannique. #GRCOublionsJamais

Every day, our Members deal with the immense pressures and tension associated with their profession. They face highly stressful, often traumatic scenarios for many years,and the long-term impact was previously considered an unavoidable “part of the job”.

Today, we understand that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other related mental health injuries, often referred to as Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs) or Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI), can take an incredible toll on the mental health of these dedicated professionals.

A recent study found that nearly a third of RCMP Member participants reported experiencing symptoms consistent with PTSD and approximately half reported experiencing other potentially problematic symptoms. Only 10% of the general population typically report these symptoms. It’s critically important that Members have access to mental health supports where and when they need them. #GetReal #MentalHealthWeek