Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness

Raising Money for the Treatement of Occupational Stress Injury

The Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund is again putting on an exciting adventure in support of mental health in our communities. Taking place on April 13, 2025, participants will descend into Rat’s Nest Cave near Canmore, Alberta. Doing so, these adventurers will raise vital funds for and awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder and its devastating effects on individuals and families.

An operational stress injury (OSI) is any ongoing psychological difficulty that has arisen from duties performed during service.

It can manifest as a range of health problems such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, substance use or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as other conditions that interfere with daily functioning.

There are many events that are part of the risk of serving in the military that can cause such injuries. An OSI can also affect others in the person's life, leading to marital and family problems, and can even produce physical symptoms such as stomach upset, headaches, and sleep problems, as well as chronic pain. 

Effective mental health treatment requires a holistic approach in order to have long term benefit. Programs that encompass various modalities and approaches to treatment are incorporated as an adjunct to traditional clinical practice.

Examples of programs that are effective in providing treatment are:

• Recreational and Outdoor Programs
• EMDR Therapies
• Bio feedback Programs
• Virtual Simulation
• Canine Therapy
• Equine Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Peer Support Programs
• Family Support Networks
• Trauma Sensitive Therapy Programs
• Transition Services Programs

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