SAS soldiers suffer PTSD thanks to 'Wheel of Death' lifestyle that 'could drive elite troops to suicide' - News Summed Up

SAS soldiers suffer PTSD thanks to 'Wheel of Death' lifestyle that 'could drive elite troops to suicide'


Sources say members of the elite Who Dares Wins regiment are being hit by mental health issues after swapping war zones for intense training or terror ops – with no time for let-up. But insiders say soldiers are too scared to seek help in case it leads to them being kicked out as unreliable. (Image: Getty Images AsiaPac)A sergeant who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan said: “I know at least 12 guys who right now are struggling with mental health problems. The sergeant revealed there was a “Don’t ask, don’t tell” culture over PTSD inside the Hereford-based SAS. Now he is getting the help he needs through the Veterans’ Mental Health Transition Intervention and Liaison Service.


Source: Daily Mirror September 29, 2018 20:03 UTC



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