FREDERICTON — A mental health program is being introduced in New Brunswick to help paramedics, flight nurses and dispatchers deal with occupational stress injuries.
The province is partnering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada to provide the Road to Mental Readiness program.
Health Minister Victor Boudreau says it should help front-line workers develop the skills to recognize the signs of stress injuries.
The program was originally developed by National Defence for members of the military.
Phil Comeau of the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick says he's pleased to see the program being rolled out.
He says it should help give his members some of the skills needed to fight the stresses of their job and lessen the stigma around mental health.
