Better understanding and support needed for armed forces veterans

A new report examines the links between mental illness and offending amongst armed forces veterans and calls for more research and support in this area. Findings from Across the Wire, written by Matt Fossey, include evidence to show that only a small percentage of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and alcoholism and depression are more common. Fossey also states that veterans who have left the armed forces unexpectedly early are more vulnerable to mental illness.

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