'We Need To Get Our Arm Around' Afghanistan Veterans, Armed Forces Minister Says
James Heappey told Forces News that now is "the right time to be focusing" on the mental health of Afghanistan veterans.
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Afghanistan 'We Made a Significant, Positive Difference': Royal Navy Head On Afghanistan Withdrawal
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has issued a statement on the UK withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Mental Health Could Wild Swimming Help With PTSD?
How taking the plunge in cold water might help with symptoms
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Health and Fitness Mindfulness That Could Make You A Zen Soldier
How meditation can improve performance and mental health in the armed forces
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Mental Health 'Oi!' – Getting A Telling Off In The Military
Why Do People Shout In The Armed Forces?
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Veterans Iraq Veteran Gets 'Sense Of Purpose' With New Assistance Dog
Veteran Steve McKenzie said "having the dog gives me a sense of purpose and great companionship".
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Army 'We Must Look After Each Other': General Writes Poignant Letter To Rifles After Deaths Of Two Soldiers
The Colonel Commandant's letter was in response to the recent deaths of Colour Serjeant Matt Pascoe and Lance Corporal Andy Francis.
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Veterans Government Warned It 'Will Fail' To Make UK World's Best For Veterans
The Government has been warned it will "fail" to make the UK the world's best place for veterans unless action is taken.
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Mental Health MDMA-Assisted Therapy For Veterans With PSTD Faces Funding Shortfall
Supporting Wounded Veterans launched a programme to raise money for the research, but there remains a funding gap of £725,000.
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Coronavirus COVID: Calls For Veteran-Style Mental Health Support For NHS Staff
Some health workers have suffered "moral injury" during the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has been warned.
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Mental Health A Veteran's 100km Walk To Help Save Lives
Army veteran David Mossop has completed a gruelling challenge to raise awareness about veterans' suicides.
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Mental Health Veteran Who Had A Mental Health Breakdown Urges People To Act Now
The now reservist was held under section two of the Mental Health Act when he was 21
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Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Week: Forces Wellbeing Group Hosting Online Events
A new support group within 1st (UK) Division is running a range of activities remotely this week.
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Mental Health Armed Forces Mental Health Champion Quits Twitter Over 'Poor Mental Health As A Result Of Trolling'
Warrant Officer Class One Glenn Haughton said he has witnessed and received "some shocking behaviour from people that should know better".
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Veterans Joining Military Under 18 Does Not Increase Risk Of PTSD, Studies Find
The new research found little evidence that early recruitment is associated with an adverse impact on long-term mental health.
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Mental Health How To Free Yourself From Trauma
A British Army veteran is using his PTSD diagnosis to help others