Scientific research is always considered at the international level. When I publish articles in English, they are distributed all over the world. When Dr. Guay or Dr. Brunet publish articles, the same applies. These people provide training abroad, they receive training and they attend conferences and scientific presentations all over the world.
One of the most important conferences that we attend is the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies conference, held once a year in the United States. Here, scientific researchers from all over the world who are specialized in post-traumatic stress disorder gather to exchange their findings.
Yes, there is a great deal of communication going on in this scientific field. We are increasingly interested in what others are doing. I know that many military psychiatrists have been trained in veterans' hospitals in the United States to learn clinical practices from others. Research is already very much at an international level, but what can we do about clinical practices? How can we learn more about what others are doing? There is no need to reinvent the wheel each time. We can take advantage of the experience of others, as we are doing more and more.
However, it takes money to send psychologists or psychiatrists to the United States for training and to bring them back. It costs money. There are many who find it difficult to attend international conferences and receive training for post-traumatic stress in the armed forces. Funds must be provided so that our psychologists and psychiatrists can afford to get training abroad and to come back.