Show Notes
In this episode of The Backroads Bill Podcast, clinical psychologist Margaret McKinnon joins the conversation to discuss trauma, PTSD, psychological preparedness, and the mental health challenges that can follow emergencies and disasters.
Drawing on her own experience with PTSD and decades of research with military members, veterans, healthcare workers, and first responders, Margaret explains the impact of mental health in times of crisis and trauma.
We also explore CanEMERG, a free Canadian resource designed to connect people with mental health tools, self-assessments, coping strategies, and community supports during emergencies and disasters.
Learn more about CanEMERG here: https://canemerg-urgencecan.com/
0:00 Intro 4:55 Margaret's Personal PTSD Story 10:13 How CanEMERG Supports Canadians 20:03 Psychological First Aid & Grounding 32:08 Preparing Your Mental Health Before Crisis
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