Denis Chiasson is a retired Sergeant of the RCMP, serving 35 years. Denis volunteered for three UN missions to Haiti, where he trained Haitian National Police officers in forensic identification. He retired from the RCMP after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder related to trauma suffered during his time in Haiti.
Videos
The importance of my service dog
Light at the end of the tunnel
My dog Bear and the OSI clinic saved my life
I refuse to have to justify my illness
I cut myself off
When I feel anxious I need to withdraw
My wife has supported me with my PTSD
I had to chose to get better
How I view PTSD
Learning to cope with my triggers
Common triggers for me
My first PTSD episode and finding support
I’ve found others I can relate to
You don't want to be the weakest link
Appreciating our service members
The growing lack of respect for police officers is hard to see
