Barris offers insights to PTSD for Richmond Hill Historical Society

Canadians serving in Afghanistan have exhibited many of the same PTSD symptoms their grandfathers did returning from the Second World War.

Following his “Vimy Ridge” talk at the Richmond Hill Historical Society last fall, Ted Barris has been invited for a return visit to speak about his most recent book, “Breaking the Silence: Veterans’ Untold Stories from the Great War to Afghanistan.” Audiences continue to show great interest in Barris’s research into the effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and in particular its effects on Canadians returning from operations in Afghanistan. So, Ted will oblige by offering stories from his work in this sensitive area. Copies of his bestselling book will be available for purchase and autograph.

When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2012.

Where: Wallace Hall, Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Contact: Andrea Kulesh, president Richmond Hill Historical Society, r.hillhistsoc@hotmail.com


About Ted Barris

Ted Barris is an accomplished author, journalist and broadcaster. As well as hosting stints on CBC Radio and regular contributions to the national press, he has authored 18 non-fiction books and served (for 18 years) as professor of journalism/broadcasting at Centennial College in Toronto. He has written a weekly column/webblog - The Barris Beat - for more than 30 years.

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