The Last Ambush? Aspects of mental health in the British armed forces - full text

"This report from ForcesWatch, shows that young soldiers recruited from disadvantaged backgrounds are substantially more likely than other troops to return from war experiencing problems with their mental health.

"The report, The Last Ambush? Aspects of mental health in the British armed forces, draws on over 150 sources, including 41 British military mental health studies, as well as testimony from veterans.  It shows that, compared with older personnel, younger recruits are significantly more likely to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to drink at levels harmful to health, and to behave violently on their return from war.  Young recruits from disadvantaged backgrounds are at greatest risk.  Mental health problems are also alarmingly common among war veterans who left the forces since 2003...."

http://www.forceswatch.net/content/last-ambush

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