Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16432

Armed Forces: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is provided to armed forces personnel experiencing mental health challenges.

Answer

Mr Calvin Bailey

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) encourages personnel to consider their mental fitness as equally as important as their physical fitness promoting good mental resilience and mitigating the negative impacts of potential traumatic experiences. The Department e...

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