Armed Forces: Mental Health
(asked on 12th May 2020) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
What steps the Government is taking to improve mental health and well-being support for armed forces personnel and their families.
This question was answered on 12th May 2020
Our Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy launched in 2017 and it delivers education and training at appropriate points throughout Service life. Personnel and their families can access a 24hr helpline and Service Leavers are supported via the Veterans Gateway initiative. The incidence of mental health issues in Service Personnel and Veterans is comparable to the general population, a testament to the effectiveness of the support provided.