Armed forces and veteran’s mental health
Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, videos, podcasts, local resources, organisations and services in Edinburgh related to mental health difficulties facing veterans, service leavers, reservists, families and carers.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please email ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand mental health and wellbeing difficulties that members of the armed forces and veterans may face and what support is available.
Armed forces and mental health from the Mental Health Foundation
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information designed to boost your wellbeing.
Mental health Q&A for veterans, spouses and dependents from Veterans’ Gateway
Mental health and wellbeing advice for veterans from Veterans’ Gateway
How to help someone with PTSD From war: a guide for family and friends (USA based website).
PTSD in military veterans information from HelpGuide
Local resources
Edinburgh Council’s Armed Forces and Veterans page
Lothian Armed Forces Community leaflet
Find your local British Legion branch/club in Edinburgh
Useful pages on iThrive Edinburgh
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Organisations and services
Here is a list of local and UK wide organisations related to supporting members of the armed forces and veterans.
Armed Forces charity, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)
Armed Forces Advice Project (Citizens Advice)
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you – iThrive Edinburgh service directory
Videos
Podcasts