Peacekeeping and PTSD: Psychological cost similar to combat missions
From Rwanda to Bosnia, the damage to mental health can be compared to combat operations and even friendly fire, research shows.
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Mental Health Soldier with PTSD carries rowing machine up mountain in world record attempt
Royal Fusilier Jonathan Roberson will attempt to then row the height of the mountain at the top, completing the trip 10 times.
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Health and Fitness What is Op Courage and how could you help to improve it?
The NHS in England wants to know how to do Op Courage better.
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Mental Health British Army veteran's guide to the healing power of nature
Veteran Tony Thorne has some useful advice for those searching for peace and wellbeing.
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Mental Health Mental health training helps personnel be best version of themselves, Veterans Minister says
Leo Docherty has visited the Army Training Centre in Pirbright to mark the start of mental health awareness week.
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Mental Health The blind veteran who flourishes in the face of adversity
Penny Melville-Brown's infectious can-do attitude is what drives her to embrace new challenges.
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Mental Health British Army corporal taking on 185km hike to raise awareness on mental health
Natalya Platonova will complete the walk with a medicine ball to signify the "invisible burden" of mental health.
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Veterans Some veterans leaving service face inconsistent support, study finds
Researchers concluded that the varying experiences need to be addressed by the Government and NHS.
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Afghanistan Mental health support and funding stepped up for Afghanistan veterans
Backed by £5m in funding, the projects will include a dedicated Samaritans helpline staffed with trained military volunteers.
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Veterans How stand-up comedy helped a Falklands veteran cope with PTSD
David Cruickshanks was just a teenager when he was sent to the Falkland Islands in 1982.
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Army Army captain takes on record-breaking straight line challenge
This will be the first time that anyone has attempted to travel from Land's End to John O'Groats in a straight line – solo.
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Mental Health Information And Support
If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in a programme on Forces TV or on forcesnews.com, the following ...
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Women These powerlifting women are strong, empowered and smashing stereotypes
"Being able to feel strong and come out empowered is what makes my day."
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Ukraine How can the war in Ukraine impact on veterans' mental health?
Symptoms can be triggered by events seen and heard on the news, a chief psychiatrist says.
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Mental Health Can lower oxygen concentrations reduce PTSD symptoms?
Some very early stage trials suggest reduced oxygen can reduce cognitive impairment associated with some conditions.
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Mental Health How to talk to kids about the Ukraine crisis?
Psychologist Dr Pam Spurr gives advice for anyone unsure how to explain the Ukraine invasion to children.