UK armed forces mental health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time, 2007/08 - 2012/13
Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces for the period 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2013. It summarises all attendances for a new episode of care of Service personnel to the MOD’s Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) for outpatient care, and all admissions to the MOD’s in-patient care contractor by financial year. This data updates previous reports and includes previously unpublished data for 1 April 2012 – 31 March 2013.
While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …