Mental Health Care
The Ministry of Defence recognises mental illness, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as a serious and disabling medical condition - but one which can be treated.
Assessment and treatment is available for service personnel who might be concerned about their mental health.
The diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, including PTSD, is performed by fully trained and accredited mental health personnel.
Minimising Risk, Recognising Onset
Measures are in place to reduce risk and increase awareness of mental illness at all levels.
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Trauma Risk Management (TRiM)
Army has a system in place called Trauma Risk Management (TRiM), designed to identify service personnel at risk after traumatic incidents.
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Delivery of Care
There are 15 military Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) providing outpatient mental health care in the UK.
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Reserves' Mental Health Programme
The Reserves' Mental Health Programme is available to both Territorial Army (TA) and Regular Reserves who have returned from operations since 2003. It provides support for mental health problems and is accessed by referral from an individual's GP.
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