The Forgotten Fallen?
An ITV News investigation has uncovered fears that not enough is being done for soldiers and veterans who are suffering from mental illness, as a result of the effects of warfare.
The Forgotten Fallen in numbers
There are an estimated 5 million veterans in the UK, and a further 20,000 personnel leave the forces each year.
In 2010:
- 164 personnel had to leave the armed forces because of a psychological condition
- Of these, 35 were diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder
- Around one person in every 1,000 regular service personnel is discharged annually for mental health reasons
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Exclusive: British soldiers burdened by mental illness
Lance Sergeant Dan Collins hanged himself after serving in Afghanistan. His mother told Geraint Vincent the trauma haunted him to the end
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'We need to change attitudes towards mental health'
The former Defence Secretary Liam Fox has spoken out about the need to change attitudes towards soldiers with mental health issues.
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The Forgotten Fallen?
As part of his series, ITV News Correspondent Geraint Vincent examines if enough is being done for soldiers with mental health issues.