Opinion: Why we can’t agree on the Will Smith slap.
Disclosure: This is not an argument for or against the actions of either Will Smith or Chris Rock. It is a discussion about trauma. That…
Category: Mental Health
Bereavement by Suicide
To lose a family member, friend or colleague is one of the worst experiences that we can go through. To lose someone by suicide is…
What to do if you witness suicide or self harm online.
For everything that is said about it, there are many ways that social media can be a positive factor in our mental health. Supportive communities…
Why am I the only one struggling?
One of the big selling points of the armed forces in every recruitment campaign in living memory has been the feeling of belonging. Finding like…
What to do when a veteran or service person goes missing
Myth: There’s nothing you can do until they’ve been missing 48 hours. Fact: There’s plenty that you, the police and other services can do. Acting…
Veteran Specific NHS Services: What You Need To Know
When you leave the Armed Forces, your healthcare becomes the responsibility of the NHS, just as it is for the rest of the UK. In…
Making time for mindfulness
Last night I had my worst panic attack of 2019. What a way to bookend the year, right? The only thing that should be surprising…
Defence Minister Announces Common Sense Army Drugs Policy
In November 2018, the then Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced that Army chiefs were drafting a zero-tolerance drug policy that would see soldiers caught using…
What We Can Learn From Robin Williams’s Suicide About Supporting Friends With Poor Mental Health
It’s hard to believe that it has been five years since the news broke that Robin Williams, beloved actor and comedian, had taken his own…
The First Recorded Military Veteran Suicide: Jo and Dave’s Story
Dave Jukes was an accomplished soldier, a proud father and a loving husband. His life and his service had taken their toll on Dave and…
