About The Film 10-33
10-33Â follows Melanie Jones, a Toronto Paramedic, one month after a traumatic car crash claimed a life in front of her. Her days and nights are blended together repeatedly as she spends her nights using work or readings to distract herself from horrid nightmares. Even when faced with questioning she tries to keep her struggles from her sister Becca, and her partner Evan, something that becomes almost impossible to do as time goes on. It comes to a head when she experiences a trauma episode at work, causing her to freeze. When Evan confronts her enforcing the idea of her getting help, she finds the courage to confide in her sister.
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is one of the most common mental illnesses that first responders experience, making them five times more likely to develop it than the general public.
PTSD in Paramedics
Among all emergency service workers, paramedics have the highest rate of PTSD, with an estimated prevalence of 14.6% compared to the 7.3% for firefighters and the 4.7% of police. And women are twice as likely to develop PTSD than men.
The Signs of PTSD
One of the most common signs and symptoms of PTSD is avoidance, whether it be places or people, sufferers tend to try their best to avoid things that remind them of their traumatic incident.
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Other signs can include, slight shaking, dissociation, rapid movements, vivid flashbacks, and self-harming behaviors.
If you or a loved one may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma and/or a mental health disorder, please consider speaking with a licensed professional.