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Christmas 2021
PTSD DOESN'T KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS
"To see the lack of hope in veterans’ eyes when they first come to us is hard. And then to see them feeling so much more positive. It makes it all worthwhile.”
- Dr Leanne Bannister Clinical Psychologist
It’s been a difficult year for veterans with mental health issues. Not only has the uncertainty of the pandemic created constant underlying pressure, but events in Afghanistan have hit many veterans hard. When troops withdrew and the Taliban seized control, calls to our Helpline doubled and referrals increased by 20%. Now, as we approach the end of the year, the pressures of Christmas are beginning to crowd in too.