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Old 3rd August 2007 | 20:07
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...he states that pschological problems in the armed forces remain at a low level
That'll be reported levels then?

Having experienced the military mental health care myself I can say that although they did a marvellous job for me its not exactly easily accessible or well known. Also pre-deployment training hardly scratches the surface of what you can expect when in theatre but then again how can it? How can a few weeks at STANTA recreate being mortared/rocketed 20 odd times a day or in the case of those lads who have to spend a bit more time outside the wire, watching mates get blown up by IEDs/shot or 'just' the constant fear you feel waiting for something to happen whilst stood in the back of a Land Rover outside the wire?
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