Veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress launches a £10 million appeal, to meet the increasing demand from younger veterans for its specialist services. Launched in Combat Stress’ centenary year, The At Ease Appeal needs to raise £10 million over three years. With more demand for its services than Combat Stress can ...
A new report details how AI voice analysis can be used to diagnose PTSD in veterans and civilians. A report published in the psychological journal ‘Depression and Anxiety’ explores how AI voice analysis can be used to more accurately diagnose PTSD. The method could provide an alternative to talk therapy which ...
Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has announced an extra £1million to support homeless veterans. The funding will go to 11 authorities in the greater London area to help homeless veterans and currently serving personnel access advice and support. The announcement comes after ministers confirmed £19.5million would be shared to 54 projects across the ...
Former service personnel suffering from PTSD or other mental illnesses will be prioritised for social housing under proposals published for consultation by Communities Secretary, James Brokenshire. The measures will also help people who divorce or separate from their partners in the Armed Forces by exempting them from rules requiring them to ...