Everyday conversations regarding Mental Health Veterans Suicide Rates In this series we will be exploring all aspects of mental health looking at suicide, PTSD, wellbeing, cancer, bereavement, physical and mental wellbeing, care for the carer, self preservation, relationships and any other factors around the subject. We will look at what help is out there and what agencies you can call upon for help, where to turn too, what groups are out there, peer groups, professional help and where to find it, charities and how to seek their help and much much more. If you would like to come on the show to highlight and issue or just want us to cover and issue then get in touch, you can join in the conversation every week by watching the show and commenting in the comments box, subscribing to the channel doesn't cost a penny and if you click the bell icon you will get notified when we go live also click the like button as it will also help the channel and please share it with your friends. "A new study from The University of Manchester have said this:" New figures provide latest data on veterans suicide Serving in the military for longer periods of time, and serving on operational tours were associated with reduced suicide risk; while younger veterans and those who left after a short career were more at risk Study is one part of improving data and understanding of the causes and rates of suicide in veterans A new study from The University of Manchester has found that veterans are at no greater risk of suicide than the general population. The study, which linked data between NHS and military records, also found that veterans over the age of 35 were at a lower risk of suicide than the general population, although younger veterans were at increased risk. The new data was funded by the Ministry of Defence and NHS England. It looked at data for over 458,000 veterans between 1996 and 2018. During this period 1,086 (0.2%) veterans sadly took their own lives, which is similar to rates in the general population. The findings come as Veterans’ Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer calls for greater awareness of the support available, particularly as we head towards the Christmas period, where some may struggle with their mental health. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Johnny Mercer said: “This is an important study which will help us ensure we have targeted veterans care and support. “While it’s important to note that suicide rates amongst veterans are similar to the general population, any death is a tragedy and we must help those who need support. “I would strongly urge anyone who is struggling to reach out and help is available, including through Op COURAGE in England, dedicated NHS services in Scotland and Wales, and the Veterans' Support Office in Northern Ireland.” Whilst overall suicide risk is similar to the general population, the study found suicide rates were 2-4 times higher for veterans under the age of 25, when compared with the general population of the same age group. However, suicide rates were lower than the general population for veterans over 35 years old. Contrary to popular perceptions, the study also found that those who have served in a conflict had a reduced risk of suicide. The study also found that being male, being discharged from the forces before the age of 34 years, being untrained, and having served for less than 10 years were risk factors for suicide. The research also showed that a quarter of veterans who had died by suicide had been in contact with specialist mental health services in the 12 months prior to their death. Levels of unemployment, alcohol and drug misuse, and self-harm samples were also found to be similar to patients who had not served in the Armed Forces. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYAUBE_l-f4