PTSD 911 Movie and Discussion Panel

Distinguished Panel Discussion

Each screening will be followed by a panel featuring respected leaders and advocates from the public safety and healthcare communities.

Panelists will share personal and professional perspectives on recognizing mental health challenges, reducing stigma, building supportive workplace cultures, and strengthening systems that help first responders access care before crises develop.

About PTSD911

Directed by filmmaker Conrad Weaver, PTSD911 is a powerful documentary that explores the hidden psychological toll experienced by firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS professionals, and emergency communications personnel. Through personal stories and expert insights, the film highlights the impact of repeated trauma exposure and the barriers many first responders face when seeking help. The documentary emphasizes that recovery is possible and that meaningful organizational change begins with open conversations about mental health.

The film has been praised throughout the public safety community for helping normalize discussions surrounding post-traumatic stress, depression, burnout, and suicide prevention among first responders. Public safety leaders have described the documentary as an important educational resource that encourages agencies to integrate wellness, peer support, and mental health awareness into everyday operations and training.

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