We’ve got to start talking about PTSD in the police service – because silence costs lives.
- Allister Rose
- Jul 23
- 1 min read
I recently joined the Family Matters podcast to share my lived experience with PTSD following a critical incident while serving in the New Zealand Police.
That moment changed everything. What followed was a battle with mental injury that led me to establish the Blue Hope Foundation – a charity committed to early intervention, suicide prevention, and support for police officers and their families navigating PTSD and depression.
In this episode, I talk about the hidden mental health crisis within the police, the systemic barriers to care, and how we’re working toward a future with zero police suicides in Aotearoa.
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/sVxDsnnJZEA🔗 Visit: www.bluehope.co.nz
💙 Let’s break the silence around police mental health in New Zealand.
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