Free access to mindfulness app Headspace for British Army personnel
With chain of command championing Headspace, personnel are being encouraged to look after their wellbeing.
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Mental Health World Mental Health Day: Personnel given new training
The programme aims to help all personnel develop and maintain top levels of mental fitness, the MOD says.
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Veterans 'Use Op Courage, it works': Johnny Mercer's message to struggling veterans
The former veterans minister urged those facing mental health issues to use the programmes in place to support ex-military personnel.
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Mental Health 'I Stole To Fund My Gambling Addiction': Former Soldier Tells His Story
Drew Crainie spoke to Forces News as research suggests former service personnel are far more likely to struggle with gambling.
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Army Army Cuts Freeze And Boost For Veterans' Mental Health Support, Labour Pledges
Current Government plans will see a reduction of 10,000 soldiers by 2025.
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Mental Health Finding Hope Through Creativity With Bravo 22 Company
The recovery through arts programme is described by some as a life safer
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Veterans '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.