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'More help needed for battle-scarred servicemen'

by isleofman.com 18th August 2011

A prominent ex-servicemen says more must be done to help young people and veterans cope with the trauma of warfare.

Charles Wilson says it's clear that, after long campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, many soldiers are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

And, in his new role as honorary colonel of the Island's Army Cadet Force, he wants to help those who are silently suffering mental anguish from conflicts.

Major Wilson believes the numbers affected are higher than official figures suggest:




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Posted by isleofman.com
Thursday 18th, August 2011 11:38pm.

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