Military veterans’ mental health issues exaggerated, charity claims
The IndependentSign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A study of 2,000 adults shows many adults have never considered the armed forces as a career route due to concerns around mental health issues and low-paying jobs later in life. Armed forces charity and media organisation, British Forces Broadcasting Service, commissioned the study as part of its Life After Service campaign to encourage the wider public to re-evaluate their perceptions of veterans. From 24 February, BFBS will be running positive stories about ex-servicemen and women every day to provide a different perspective – away from stories about unemployment and mental health issues. “But those stories often go untold, leaving the general public unaware of the exciting doors that military training and leadership skills can open – BFBS are telling the other side of the veteran story.” The survey revealed a third of adults believe it would be difficult for them to go on to have a successful life and career after service.
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