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Mental Health Stigma

Mental health stigma within the military Injuries you just can't see Many sufferers have taken their own lives Leaving behind families husband's and wives In honour of those who ended there plight It's time to show this isn't right Awareness, look out for each other Brothers and sisters from another mother R.I.P all those gone before With your passing opens the door Mental health awareness is a must Or your eyes will fill with dust

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Date: 9/11/2018 8:20:00 AM
Mental health issues are rampant throughout the whole population but I guess there is so much PTSD in the military that suicide is more prevalent there. Sara
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Gordon Alexander
Date: 4/11/2019 12:11:00 PM
Thankyou Sarah for your comments and I aim to promote awareness for the condition on both sides military and civilian Trauma is Trauma thanks again
Date: 6/17/2018 8:32:00 AM
Mental illness awareness is INDEED a must ! Well written, Thank you :)
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Date: 6/20/2018 12:57:00 AM
Thankyou Paris for your positive words I'm glad you agree with the message :)

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