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<p>Although mental health problems, and PTSD in particular, are no more prevalent
amongst Service personnel than the broader civilian population, it is recognised that
Service personnel who do experience mental health problems may find it harder to make
the transition to civilian life. <br><br>The Government has therefore given priority
to ensuring that Service leavers and veterans can access timely and appropriate mental
health treatment, should it be necessary, both in the NHS and through other programmes
delivered across Government and the voluntary sector. All of the recommendations of
the ‘Fighting Fit' report, written by the now Minister for International Security
Strategy (Dr Murrison), have been implemented.<br><br>Examples of initiatives taken
forward under this Government include Structured Mental Health assessment as part
of routine and discharge medicals; specialist follow-on treatment after discharge;
the introduction of e-learning packages for clinicians, providing information and
advice on the healthcare needs of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans; funding
for the Combat Stress 24 hr Mental Health Helpline; and the introduction of the Big
White Wall, providing Mental Health wellbeing services to serving personnel, their
families and veterans.</p>
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