For many military personnel and veterans, training for and deploying on military duties of any type means potentially coping with symptoms of mental and physical ill health. Managing this can have a significant impact on themselves, their friends, and their family members.
Whatever strengths, skills, and resources they have been taught in the military, the fact is “they are not robots, they are humans” and there is a risk of being part of something they could not have been prepared for. It is important to understand that many military personnel and their families are indoctrinated into a military lifestyle that offers a level of security, housing, community, financial stability, and comradery, and this life is often very different from the civilian population. It can come at a cost of spending time away from their roots and constant relocation. They are also trained with a particular way of thinking and working which allows them to do what they do and see what they see, and this is very different to what is required as a civilian.
Click therapies is a leading online psychological service that works in partnership with a number of national charities and NHS organisations supporting veterans and their families who are faced with the day-to-day challenges of their mental health. Our team of mental health practitioners have extensive experience working within the military, veteran, and NHS services. Many of our team are ex-military mental health clinicians who have deployed on operational tours themselves. Our team strive to improve mental health awareness and positive recovery throughout the veteran communities.