Military veterans and personnel join countryside walk initiative
The activity aims to help present and past personnel reduce daily stresses by being in nature and company.
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Veterans Walk + Talk initiative brings personnel, past and present, together
Co-founder Robin Bourne-Taylor says "the positive impact of peer support is a no-brainer".
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Veterans Op Nightingale: Helping military veterans through archaeological digs
The initiative helps veterans who are injured or struggling with their mental health on the road to recovery.
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Forces Charities Waterloo Uncovered: British veterans dig up history
Rare skeletons have been unearthed at the site of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium on 18 June 1815.
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Mental Health Can angling help with PTSD?
Veterans are being invited on a fishing weekend as part of the Angling for Good project which is aiming to inform NHS policy.
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Mental Health Ross Kemp calls for end to 'negative stereotype' of veterans with PTSD on TV
The former EastEnders actor is backing a campaign by military charity Help for Heroes to change the portrayal of veterans on screen.
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Mental Health One in eight military personnel sought help for mental health issues in 2021, new figures show
The statistics show a return to pre-COVID pandemic levels after a drop in numbers during lockdown.
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Feature 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.