Frontline mental health charity sees rise in demand during lockdown

A charity supporting veterans and frontline staff says it has seen a rise in demand for help during the coronavirus pandemic.

The UK-based charity Rock2Recovery would normally make monthly visits to support people in the Channel Islands, but has had to move its services online as a result of the pandemic.

Its work has been crucial to islanders like Lee, who experienced post-traumatic stress after almost a decade in the police force.

The organisation was founded by former marine Jamie Sanderson following his own struggles with mental health.

He says that despite the challenges, the charity has been able to deal with a rise in demand for help and continue supporting those who need it.

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