Samaritans response to MoD's Deaths in the UK regular armed forces: Annual summary and trends over time
Responding to the MoD's Deaths in the UK regular armed forces: Annual summary and trends over time, released today, Joseph Walcott, Military Programme Lead at Samaritans, said: “People within the Armed Forces community face unique challenges and they may find it harder to access mental health support – both through a lack of awareness of the help available and existing barriers that can stop them reaching out.
“Whilst people serving in the Armed Forces have a lower risk of suicide than the general population, every suicide is a tragedy.
“It’s vital that anyone currently struggling feels able to ask for help. At Samaritans we know talking, and being listened to, can make a life-changing difference. Samaritans Military Programme, designed by people from the Armed Forces, offers specific support while our volunteers provide emotional support, free, 24/7.”
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