Issues of identity, male-dominated branding and apprehension that their needs will go unmet are among the reasons women are not accessing veterans’ mental health support, according to new research being discussed today (Wednesday, 13 December) at a conference in Cambridge.
The report, I don’t feel like that’s for me: Overcoming barriers to mental healthcare for women veterans, was carried out by the Centre for Military Women’s Research (CMWR) at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), to investigate the low numbers of ex-servicewomen engaging with veteran-specific mental health services.
The report was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and will be presented today at the CMWR’s inaugural conference in Cambridge, which features international perspectives on sexual violence in the military. This conference is the first in the UK to focus on this topic.
There are approximately a quarter of a million female veterans in England and Wales, making up 13.6% of the veteran community of 1.85million, but the report found many “fall through the gaps” between civilian and military mental health provision.
A recent study sheds light on the challenges faced by women veterans in accessing mental health support, highlighting the need for increased awareness and tailored interventions. The article delves into the unique obstacles preventing women veterans from seeking the mental health care they deserve, emphasizing the importance of breaking down these barriers.
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If you or a woman veteran you know is grappling with addiction or mental health issues, don’t let barriers stand in the way of seeking help. RehabNear.Me is here to offer a helping hand, providing personalized assistance to address your specific needs.
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