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Mental healthcare

The Ministry of Defence recognises mental illness, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as a serious and disabling medical condition - but one which can be treated. Assessment and treatment is available for service personnel who might be concerned about their mental health.

Minimising risk

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Measures are in place to reduce risk and increase awareness of mental illness at all levels.

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Trauma management

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A system called Trauma Risk Management (TRiM), designed to identify personnel at risk after traumatic incidents.

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Delivery of care

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There are 15 military Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) providing outpatient mental health care in UK.

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Reserves programme

The Reserves Mental Health Programme is available to Territorial Army (TA) and Regular Reserves who have returned from operations since 2003.

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The diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, including PTSD, is performed by fully trained and accredited mental health personnel.