Combat Stress

We are Combat Stress, the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health.
Our support is available 24/7 to veterans and their families on 0800 138 1619.

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Today marks 107 years of Combat Stress! 🧡💙

In 1919, our founders watched veterans returning from the First World War struggling with what we now call PTSD, with little understanding or support around them. They believed that with the right support, veterans could lead fulfilling lives despite their mental health  problems, and so Combat Stress was born.

Over a century later, the need to support veterans through some of the most difficult experiences imaginable is just as vital as ever.

Thank you to our incredible staff, partners, supporters, volunteers and fundraisers. You make this life-changing work possible.

Learn more about how we help veterans and how your support makes a difference: https://t.co/Eryv8VMgOH.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #VeteransMentalHealth #MentalHealth

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@MikeClarkeSnr @Legend_on_Bench Thank you for your continuous support, Mike!

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For PTSD Awareness Day 2026, @CombatStress are offering a series of free webinars
Learn more about the webinars and how they can support understanding of PTSD: https://t.co/EsFx7KDNRW
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@HTheBirder9046 An outstanding effort @HTheBirder9046, thank you for taking on this fantastic month of walking to support veterans' mental health.

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Hi Neil, you do not need to be in a crisis to use our helpline. If you have served or are currently serving in the UK Armed Forces, you can call our 24 hour mental health helpline.

A team of specially-trained professionals are available day and night to provide free confidential advice, as well as direct you to the right support for you.

Please reach out for support, veterans and their families can call: 0800 138 1619.

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Today we were proud to present Future Views at @kcmhr.

Looking ahead to the next 20 years, Future Views explores how the mental health needs of the Armed Forces community may change – and what this could mean for the support veterans and their families need in the future.

Using five possible future scenarios, the report provides a practical framework to help charities, policymakers and service providers plan ahead, adapt and stay responsive to change as global events and society evolve.

Alan Friggieri, Director of Strategy and Communications at Combat Stress, said: “At Combat Stress, we’re always looking ahead to how we can better support the Armed Forces community, because we believe in a future where those who experience psychological trauma during service can go on to lead full and meaningful lives and where military PTSD could one day be a thing of the past.”

Michelle Alston, Chief Executive of @FiMTrust said:
“Charities are a cornerstone of mental health support to the Armed Forces community. This report gives charities, policymakers and service providers a way to think through different pressures on mental health to test that existing strategies and policies are fit for purpose. This report can hopefully be a useful toolkit to help the sector adapt and improve support during the next 20 years.”

To read the full report, visit: https://t.co/5jxDUKVJCq

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@StathamsClone Would you like us to send you another copy?

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Hi Neil. Please know that support is available and you’re not alone. Along with the information in our previous message, if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact Samaritans’ on 116 123 for confidential emotional support.

Support is available, and it is absolutely okay to reach out for help.

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@_EleanorJackson Hope the challenges went well Eleanor, we would love to see any photos you got from the day if you'd be happy to share with the team on [email protected]. Thank you both for your wonderful support! 🧡💙

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Our thoughts on the House of Commons Defence Select Committee’s review of the Armed Forces Bill 2026: https://t.co/E6gC3rh143

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@ThamesPathNT Thanks so much for sharing Thames Path National Trail! The team are doing amazingly and so pleased the sunshine is back out for them today.

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@uk08462 Thank you so much for sharing 💙🧡

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@chrismarsh85 You've got this @chrismarsh85! Can't wait to cheer you and the team on, on Sunday!

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@Puntoboy Just incredible @Puntoboy! How are the legs doing today? Thank you once again for your truly amazing support 💙🧡

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@jonnycrackers82 You're smashing the fundraising Jonny! We're pleased you like the gift box. The big day is almost here and we'll be there cheering you on 🧡💙

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@StathamsClone Best of luck on Sunday @StathamsClone! We really are so very grateful to you for your support and can't wait to hear how you get on. You've got this!

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@KeepersGK Thank you so much @KeepersGK for your amazing support! Proud to have you and your cadets on the team!

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@DefenceBrink Thank you so much Defence On The Brink for your amazing support. Hope you enjoyed the day. Do send us any photos you managed to take as we'd love to see them 💙🧡

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'We are at the cutting edge of research and treatment for veterans.'

Head of Fundraising at Combat Stress, Robert Marsh, meets Lee Anderson to discuss the importance for specialist treatment for former servicemen and women dealing with trauma, anxiety, and PTSD.