S5E6: Mental Health Misdiagnosis and What's at Stake - Derek Sienko

Original Recording Date: 2026JAN19. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Derek Sienko – Chief Mental Health Officer / CEO at Diversified Rehabilitation Group. 

Topics:

• A first responder misdiagnosed and given the wrong treatment.
• Why proper diagnosis matters.
• Appropriate treatment decisions and what's at stake.
• Importance of collaboration across peer organizations and levels of bureaucracy. 

REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. CityNews Article: Former VFRS captain wants barriers removed for mental health treatment – website: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/30/former-vfrs-captain-barriers-removed-mental-health-treatment/
2. Diversified Rehabilitation Group website: https://diversifiedrehab.ca/
3. Derek Sienko website: https://dereksienko.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Derek on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/derek-sienko-22246b11
2. Find Diversified Rehabilitation Group on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/diversified-rehabilitation-group-inc-health-and-wellness
   • X: https://x.com/ProgramPtsd
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsdprogram/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiversifiedRehab/