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Suicide prevention for veterans of the UK Armed Forces

Suicide prevention for veterans of the UK Armed Forces: adding to the national evidence base

By Cathryn Rodway and Jodie Westhead Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: February 26, 2024

There are no recent UK-wide studies, and comparatively few international ones, examining suicide in military veterans. This is despite increasing public concern about suicide and the mental health impact of serving in the UK Armed Forces, particularly following a period of intensive operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The recently published National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England sets […]

Tagged With: defence, Health & Social Care, mental health, public health

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