New campaign encourages police to undergo mental health checks

Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.

Depression is commonly experienced when prolonged and intense feelings of sadness, low mood and energy levels persists for more than 2 weeks, and it becomes difficult to function when attending to usual daily tasks.

Anxiety is the body’s natural response to a threat or perceived threat when fear, worries, concerns and apprehension about the future occupies the mind along with physical changes such as a pounding heart, or shortness of breath