I've just been appointed as mental health champion, communicating and promoting mental health and wellbeing across the armed forces. Asked to describe his own style, Major Haughton added: 'Politely forcible, honest, frank, positive, upbeat, engaging and approachable with a sense of humour.' In May, the Mail reported how Major Haughton quit Twitter after abuse by online trolls, many believed to be fellow soldiers. He said the experience had left him 'suffering poor mental health'. The controversy surrounding Major Haughton comes as campaigners say the suicide rate among serving and retired personnel has risen sharply.

Source: Daily Mail July 05, 2021 21:00 UTC