British Army to train a further 180 Ukrainian soldiers in mental health first aid
The Combat Stress Signposting Course was introduced following a rise in recruits being exposed to trauma and struggling with mental health.
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Ukraine Exclusive: Inside the Ukrainian ketamine clinic treating soldiers suffering with PTSD
Ukraine may be on the frontline of a psychedelic drug therapy revolution, BFBS correspondent Hannah King reports from Kyiv.
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Prince Harry Prince Harry offers touching letter of comfort to grieving military children
Writing letters to the members of Scotty's Little Soldiers has become a tradition for the Duke of Sussex ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
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Mental Health Military dream team assembles for Arctic adventure highlighting mental health in the military
Four military legends, Jason 'Foxy' Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood and Karl Hinett are launching a new campaign in association with SSAFA.
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Veterans Veterans hike through London to raise awareness of forces' mental health issues
A group of veterans accompanied by their friends and family have hiked around London to raise awareness for veterans' mental health.
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Veterans Veterans Minister 'super encouraged' by mental health support at Op Courage visit
Al Carns, himself a Royal Marines veteran, visited the Barberry in Birmingham, one of the centres delivering the service.
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Mental Health Outpouring of support for paratrooper after emotional story of his suicide attempt
Warrant Officer Lee Fox spoke openly to mark the annual World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Navy Exclusive: Royal Navy HIV+ role model medically discharged from Armed Forces
Lieutenant Commander Oli Brown was awarded an MBE for his campaigning in 2022, but is now seeking compensation from the MOD.
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Forces Charities Talking about mother's death changed my life, Harry tells bereaved military children
The Duke of Sussex experienced the devastating loss of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales when he was just 12 years old.
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Invictus Games Invictus Games athlete's moving poem leaves Prince Harry teary-eyed
Michelle Turner and her family recited a poem at the Games' 10th anniversary service at St Paul's Cathedral, triggering a standing ovation.
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Mental Health USAF aircrews now allowed to keep on flying while seeking help with mental health
The decision reverses a policy where personnel previously faced being grounded if they reached out for treatment for a mental health issue.
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Prince William Prince William's words of support for military families and veterans bereaved by suicide
He penned a foreword for a series of guides for military veterans and their loved ones, saying: 'Please know that you are not alone'.
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Army British Army dishing out too many antidepressants to treat PTSD, says former soldier
The Ministry of Defence insists it is in line with NHS standards and guidelines.
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Veterans Former soldier says military training helped him during two-year homelessness ordeal
The ex-Fusilier credits his Army training with helping him survive his prolonged period of living on the street and sheltering in doorways.
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Army Sandhurst seeking civilian volunteers to join panel to improve officer cadets' welfare
RMA Sandhurst made the appeal with a post on X and said it was looking for volunteers from outside the military.
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Veterans More than half of England's veterans 'suffer mental or physical health issues'
The survey found 55% experienced mental or physical health since leaving the UK Armed Forces.