Ukrainian troops need mental health support and could benefit from UK experience in Afghanistan, MPs told
A former minister has called on the UK and US to provide mental health support for Ukraine's armed forces.
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Mental Health The only real failure is giving up, honorary Royal Marines colonel Bear Grylls says
The veteran has spoken about the personal and professional challenges he has had to overcome.
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Mental Health Veterans at no greater risk of suicide than general population, new study finds
Research by the University of Manchester also found that veterans over the age of 35 were at a lower risk.
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Mental Health How mindfulness is helping crews survive mammoth Atlantic row challenge
The extreme endurance event is an annual challenge that sees competitors row more than 3,000 miles
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Falklands 1982 Sacrifices were worth it, says Falklands veteran who returned to islands he helped liberate at 17
More than 130 veterans who fought in the Falklands conflict returned to the islands 40 years on to meet the people they liberated.
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Mental Health 'Grief like you've never known': Fundraising airman on honouring his daughter's memory
How three dads are walking to raise money to help prevent suicide in young people.
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Women 'Just because you're a mom doesn't mean you can't fly', says the pilot embracing motherhood
Major Tiffany McElroy says you don't have to sacrifice your career to be a mother.
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Mental Health Ukraine war coverage adds to decline in veterans' mental health, Help for Heroes survey suggests
The cost-of-living crisis and loneliness are also driving the reported decline, according to Help for Heroes study.
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News Ukrainian mine-sniffing dog Patron becomes a Unicef Goodwill AmbassaDog
To mark World Children's Day, Unicef in Ukraine awarded the title 'Good Will Dog' to the Jack Russell terrier.
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Military Life Awards ceremony to shine a spotlight on military families
Nominations for the 2023 Celebrating Forces Families Awards are now open.
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News Mental health charity's advice for veterans on triggering effects of fireworks
The Combat Stress clinic has released tips for any veterans who are affected by fireworks.
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Forces Charities Ex-soldier traumatised by Lockerbie fronts new campaign for veterans
"The disaster he faced at Lockerbie, bore horrors that many will never fully appreciate or understand".
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Forces Charities Military charity sees soar in requests from veterans for help
"The number of people whose mental health has been exacerbated by the current crisis has grown", Help for Heroes said.
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Veterans Commandos surf their way to recovery
Bude Surf Veterans (BSV) gives veterans and their families the chance to socialise, surf and support one another in a friendly setting.
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Health and Fitness Why quitting alcohol is so hard and how being sober might improve your military career
Former PARA William Porter speaks about his struggle with alcohol and how he gave up drinking.
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Mental Health World Mental Health Day: Top tips for good mental health
Top tips to stay mentally healthy from Combat Stress' Principal Clinical Psychologist.