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<p>Maintaining good levels of mental health and wellbeing is achieved using a 'through
life approach' and the application of a wide range of measures based around a model
of prevention, early detection and treatment. No system can guarantee to detect every
individual at risk of mental health problems. Nevertheless, measures are in place
to increase awareness at all levels.</p><p>Mental health support to members of the
Armed Forces includes pre and post-operational stress management training, a wide
range of psychiatric and psychological treatments, and initiatives such as Trauma
Risk Management. We currently have 16 military Departments of Community Mental Health
(DCMHs), which are located to be convenient for major centres of military population,
and which support the provision of healthcare that is available through Service primary
care facilities. In-patient care is provided in dedicated psychiatric units through
a central contract the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has with a partnership of eight NHS
Trusts, led by South Staffordshire and Shropshire NHS Foundation Trust.</p><p>The
Armed Forces Covenant makes it clear that all members of the Armed Forces community
deserve to receive the very best support and care that we can offer and it is vital
to ensure that they are not disadvantaged when accessing healthcare, including treatment
for mental health needs.</p><p>Civil Service Employee Policy provides a central health
and well-being service to support departments in their well-being work. In 2015, the
People Board agreed a strategic approach to health and well-being for the Civil Service.
This identified mental health as a key priority. This strategic approach was developed
into a Strategic Action Plan, which has now been successfully implemented.</p><p>The
MOD has its own bespoke Employee Wellbeing Service that offers support to Civilian
employees who experience mental health problems. Wellbeing Consultants are fully trained
to provide support and information on a wide range of issues. We also offer a range
of tools and information for employees who are experiencing mental health problems.</p>
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