Mental Health - The Armed Forces

Question 1

MH AF 1 in 20.

Answer 1

Although reported, mental health issues doubled in the uk armed forces between 2005-2014, only 1 in 20 ex-service personnel experiencing symptoms of mental ill health sought help.

Question 2

MH AF Pyschological Issues

Answer 2

84% of ex-service personnel reporting pyschological issues did not access professional help

Question 3

MH AF Hazardous Alcohol

Answer 3

62% of males and 46% of females in the uk armed forces were identified as drinking hazardous amounts of alcohol

Question 4

MH AF 2 - 5.

Answer 4

Service personnel are 2-5 times more likely to be dependent on alcohol than the general population

Question 5

MH AF 270,000 people

Answer 5

1 in 10 ex service personnel has an issue with alcohol misuse, equivalent to 270,000 people.

Question 6

MH AF Medical Advice

Answer 6

Ex-service personnel with problematic alcohol intake are less likely to seek medical advice, and more likely to avoid seeking help due to stigma or self- stigma.

Question 7

MH AF Exposure & Increase

Answer 7

Exposure to combat and traumatic events during service significantly increases the risk of violent offending.

Question 8

MH AF * MHI Particulary PTSD

Answer 8

Ex-service personnel with mental health issues, particularly PTSD, often present with comorbid problems of anger and aggression.

Question 9

MH AF Family Violence

Answer 9

While the uk armed forces does not tolerate domestic violence, 3.6% report family violence and 7.8% report stranger violence immediately following return from deployment.

Question 10

MH AF 4%

Answer 10

Approximately 4% of the prison population in the uk are former members of the armed forces