PTSD 911 Movie and Discussion Panel

Overview
DistinguishedPanel Discussion
Each screeningwill be followed by a panel featuring respected leaders and advocates from thepublic safety and healthcare communities.
Panelists willshare personal and professional perspectives on recognizing mental healthchallenges, reducing stigma, building supportive workplace cultures, andstrengthening systems that help first responders access care before crisesdevelop.
About PTSD911
Directed byfilmmaker Conrad Weaver, PTSD911 is a powerful documentary that exploresthe hidden psychological toll experienced by firefighters, law enforcementofficers, EMS professionals, and emergency communications personnel. Throughpersonal stories and expert insights, the film highlights the impact ofrepeated trauma exposure and the barriers many first responders face whenseeking help. The documentary emphasizes that recovery is possible and thatmeaningful organizational change begins with open conversations about mentalhealth.
The film hasbeen praised throughout the public safety community for helping normalizediscussions surrounding post-traumatic stress, depression, burnout, and suicideprevention among first responders. Public safety leaders have described thedocumentary as an important educational resource that encourages agencies tointegrate wellness, peer support, and mental health awareness into everydayoperations and training.


