In this episode I go over the what PTSD is defined as. I also go over the medical forms I was required to fill out for my claim.

I go over what caused my PTSD and the first few steps I had to take to get mental health services. 

I go over a bit of history on how I grew up and put forth a challenge. 

If you are in need of mental health services please see a list of contacts below or contact your local medical services for a list.  (Contact for Ontario, Canada)  Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 for 24/7 telephone crisis support.  Service borders: south to the lake, north to Steeles Avenue, east to Port Union Road, and west to Victoria Park Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville)

Welcome to the Mental Manifesto Podcast. This episode is our introduction on why I have created this Podcast.