BBC News: "Servicemen urged to seek help for mental war wounds"
"The Ministry of Defence has launched a campaign to promote better awareness of the mental health injuries of war. Called "Don't bottle it up", it aims to remove the stigma from wounds that cannot be seen - and urges servicemen and women not to ignore warning signs.
The charity Combat Stress says 85% of veterans are too embarrassed to admit to depression or anxiety, while one in three fail to tell their families.
The launch coincides with World Mental Health Day."
[video=youtube;OFbZPM6_Qv4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFbZPM6_Qv4[/video]
Related Links:
Combat Stress Helpline
SSAFA Forces Line
Big White Wall: support and counselling online
Samaritans
"The Ministry of Defence has launched a campaign to promote better awareness of the mental health injuries of war. Called "Don't bottle it up", it aims to remove the stigma from wounds that cannot be seen - and urges servicemen and women not to ignore warning signs.
The charity Combat Stress says 85% of veterans are too embarrassed to admit to depression or anxiety, while one in three fail to tell their families.
The launch coincides with World Mental Health Day."
[video=youtube;OFbZPM6_Qv4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFbZPM6_Qv4[/video]
Related Links:
Combat Stress Helpline
SSAFA Forces Line
Big White Wall: support and counselling online
Samaritans
