Government announces £10 million for veterans’ mental health
Yesterday (29 October), Chancellor Philip Hammond announced an additional £10 million to support veterans’ mental health needs, to mark the centenary of the armistice.
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Category: Wellbeing
Portrait of PTSD: veteran mental health in the media
Recent BBC drama Bodyguard has been praised for its accurate portrayal of combat-related PTSD. Tom McDonald spoke to the experts and those living with the condition to gauge its impact. Depictions of combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in media have been around for some time. The most common symptom shown within the media is […]
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Music therapy for PTSD and other mental health issues
Despite growing awareness of mental health issues affecting the Armed Forces community, many sufferers miss out on essential support and therapies.
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Veterans who served for short time found to be at higher risk of self-harm
A study by the University of Glasgow has found that veterans who serve for a short time are at an increased risk of non-fatal self-harm. The study examined nearly 57,000 veterans alongside 172,000 people with no record of military service over a period of 30 years. Increased risk The overall risk of self-harm to veterans […]
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Fringe show tackles stigma around veterans mental health
An award-winning Edinburgh Fringe play is working to raise awareness of the mental health struggles experienced by veterans on their way back to civvy street. Shell Shock is adapted from Kosovo and Iraq veteran Neil Blower Watkins’ novel which follows the story of Tommy Atkins. Tommy suffers from undiagnosed post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and faces […]
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Support and aid for ex-military is out there
It can be difficult to know where to turn for help when you transition back to civilian life. A range of organisations and charities are there to give you the tools to get you and your family back on-track. PTSD RESOLUTION Leaving the Armed Forces can be difficult even if it wasn’t through sickness or […]
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The importance of relationships when you’ve just left the military
“Everyone’s experience of leaving the service is individual and unique,” says Denise Knowles, a counsellor at Relate, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support. “It’s all about managing expectations, for the person leaving the services, but also for their family.” Transitioning from the military into civilian life can come with challenges and new experiences, and […]
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MOBILIZE mindful movement
MOBILIZE is an organisation supporting veterans struggling to access treatment, advice or exercise since leaving the military. Retired RAMC Major Cameron Angus founded MOBILIZE, and is helping to relieve the symptoms of PTSD or injury through mindful movement, physiotherapy, Pilates, meditation and group rehabilitation. I was in the medical corps for 30 years had posts […]
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It’s time to talk
In a line of work where self-reliance is encouraged, many members of the Forces are reluctant to speak out about what’s going on inside their heads – but experts say it’s time they did Mental health problems are on the rise in the UK – and amongst the military community. Experts reckon that this […]
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