***Trigger warning – this article and video discuss first responder PTSD***

“I live with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),” James Maskey, told the recent Fortem

Mental health research is looking closely at first responders, and one team is working on a topic that is close to us here at Fortem: the families of first

Exercise is often one of the first things in our daily routines that gets skipped for other priorities, when we are too busy, tired, stressed, overwhelmed or not feeling well – especially during lockdown.

But movement and exercise can be

With multiple communities in lockdown across the country, connection can be a real challenge – but it’s not ‘virtually’ impossible.

At Fortem, we continue our work to ensure that first responders and their families are staying connected through Virtual Wellbeing

The dedication that first responders have towards their role is admirable, however this can come at a personal cost.

One of these costs is carrying