Panorama (Suicide Amongst Soldiers)

[kaivalagi]

Really sad state of affairs. If there was just a little more after care to treat PTSD cases, that panorama program wouldn't have aired. By not addressing PTSD properly the government/MOD are disgracing themselves yet again.

Originally Posted by Bibio

but why should they receive special treatment once back on civvy street and just another member of joe public. yes if they need help adjusting or have mental problems they should get help.. the same help as everyone else.

You seriously need to watch that show dude!

A large point of it was that they DO get the help that joe public gets but considering the heightened requirements of the service personnel the NHS just isn't able to help. The Joe Public care level of "did mummy not love you, did daddy touch you?" isn't equipped to deal with "I saw my best friends body reduced to chicken fillet sized pieces just feet from me"

You're correct that they choose to join up and they (should) accept the risks. I'm pretty sure they'll be assured that should they need it then adequate care will be provided. Its not until they do need it that they find them selves on their own. Again which was the point of the show.