Jon openly talks about the struggles he faced after leaving the military and how one doctor was able to help him turn his life around, just by understanding that he needed more help to transition back to civilian life and that specialist services for veterans were available through the NHS. He’s a firm believer that many other veterans and their families can be helped, just through raising awareness of the Op COURAGE service and the range of support and treatment it offers.
Watch a short clip of that interview below.
He’s also promoted the service on other news outlets, including BBC Breakfast, and was recently featured in a Wirral Globe article about the service.‘You can’t hide it. I put everything in a box in my head.’
Army veteran Jon Lynn tells @NickFerrariLBC about the mental health support that the specialist NHS service Op Courage provides to veterans, following the news half suffer mental or physical issues. pic.twitter.com/QeLfTAgjyG — LBC (@LBC) March 25, 2024
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For many veterans and reservists, the first step is through a conversation with a GP and letting them know that you’ve served in the military. Your doctor can refer you to Op COURAGE’s mental health and wellbeing support services from there.
You can also contact the service directly—either yourself or through a family member or a friend. It’s a regional service, so you’ll need to contact your local area’s Op COURAGE service for the best support. A list of the regional support centres and their contact details are provided at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/.
Here’s an outline of the support and treatment that Op COURAGE offers:
For more information on the service, who you’ll speak to and how they can help, visit the NHS website’s Op COURAGE page: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/.
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