Imagine coming home from war, hugging your family, sleeping in your own bed, and everyone believing the hardest part is over.
But for some soldiers, the hardest part begins when they come home. Today on Remembrance Day, Sean Kelly, Mariam Serkal and Dr Julie Gowthorpe RSW discuss whether we are doing enough for the people who survived?
Imagine spending months in an environment where you’re constantly watching for danger.Then suddenly you’re home. Your family is excited, everyone wants things to return to normal, but you’re having difficulty sleeping, you’re frustrated more easily, and you’re withdrawing from the people you love.
Veterans Affairs Canada offers mental health services for eligible veterans, and the Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-268-7708. Dr Gowthorpe’s team provides support to veterans as well so feel free to call at 613-962-1852.
