Veterans have poorer mental health than Australians overall. We could be serving them better
- Written by Nicole Sadler, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
A career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), or the armed forces in any country, can be rewarding, but also demanding. Challenges include the rigorous training, frequent moves, and maintaining social connections.
Beyond this, military personnel may be exposed to trauma during combat, peace-keeping missions, border protection, disaster and...