New Research from the University of Regina and the National Police Federation Reveals Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released a new report on mental health among RCMP Members based on a study by a team of researchers at the University of Regina: "Behind the Badge: Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members".
- OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released a new report on mental health among RCMP Members based on a study by a team of researchers at the University of Regina: "Behind the Badge: Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members".
- This report reveals the escalating mental health challenges amongst Members of the RCMP Members across Canada while providing a pathway for positive change in the way mental health services are provided to Members.
- Only 6.4% of cadets (RCMP recruits in training) screen positively for any current mental disorders compared to 10.1% for the general population.
- Members are six times more likely to screen positive for any mental health disorder than the general population.