Melissa Richardson

Friday, September 20th, 2024 is Military Family Appreciation Day in Canada. From our families to all military families, thank you for everything you do to serve our country 🇨🇦 #MFAD @TWSFoundationCA

Are you a family member of a defence or public safety personnel? I am a masters student seeking to explore how defence and public safety families experience psychosocial well-being and support following a tragic event within the community.

Taking the first step can be hard, but you're not alone. Together, we can create real change. @Bell_LetsTalk Day is coming up on January 24th, and 9-8-8 is proud to be one of the organizarions featured. letstalk.bell.ca/our-impact/9-8… #BellLetsTalk

To those we loved and lost, To those who served and never came home, To those who continue to serve, Today on #RemembranceDay, and every day in between, We will remember them.

To those who have served Canada, both past and present, we honour their courage and sacrifice serving our country.  To all those who serve – thank you for your dedication protecting Canadian peace. #CanadaRemembers

Our military has always been a beacon of hope, doing what others could not, would not, or said was impossible. Let us pause to honour the service and sacrifice of our Canadian Armed Forces members and their families. Let us also remember that freedom is not free and has come a considerable price for our ill and injured Veterans and their families with whom the battle lives on. Honour the Fallen, Help the Living. 🇨🇦

The consequences of war and civil violence on the wellbeing of individuals with disabilities are uniquely sever. Stories from Ethiopia shows the immense challenges and how the war has affected their access to basic healthcare. Shame on us for not giving this topic attention. 😢

Today we are honouring and remembering the life of one of our own paramedics. During this time of grief, we and her family kindly request privacy from the media and the public out of respect for her and her surviving family. May her light continue to guide and inspire us all.

Thinking of Cpl Nathan Cirillo and his family, friends and comrades in their grief and bereavement. We will remember. #wewillremember

Fantastic moves from Nathan MacKinnon on this one. No notes. 🙌

Navigating stigma, grief, and loss and finding healing, hope, and community support after a death by suicide. A personal story in our magazine The Catalyst: bit.ly/45wYjyZ

“How are families involved in international suicide prevention guidelines? A systematic literature review and narrative synthesis.” Dr. @janetteleroux highlights her research on this important topic. @queensu #CIMVHRForum

Bereavement, grief and loss in military and PSP families, Dr. Kamaldeep Gill #CIMVHRForum

@Kathryn__Reeves We will have to talk about our cats tomorrow 😂

Flying out to a conference at 5am means I'll be spending the next five hours charging my cat's toys. They don't know how good they have it.

I've been sitting on this news since the end of July, and I am so excited to finally be able to share it! I'm so lucky to have been supported and mentored by amazing academics, and so lucky for their continued support and belief in me. Thank you to @CIMVHR_ICRSMV and @RCL_DC

Lauren Roberts on considerations on the application of family theories, models and frameworks within adult rehabilitation and recovery following acquired injury or illness #CIMVHRForum

October 10 is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Please remember to take care of yourself, support those around you, and acknowledge the contributions of #PublicSafetyPersonnel in your community. #MentalHealthMatters

#BCRCMP - Cst. Frederick “Rick” O’Brien honoured with a celebration of life at RCMP Regimental Funeral bit.ly/45gXJ8f

FMRG is excited to be back at #CIMVHRForum2023 this year! Members of our team will be presenting their important research about families, PSP, military, and veterans. Check out our presentation schedule below for all the details.