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Service in the British Armed Forces brings with it particular challenges – whether in the form of stressful missions, demanding everyday life or concerns about family. Sometimes these experiences leave their mark, for example in the form of persistent exhaustion, low mood or problematic alcohol consumption. Our anonymous online tests offer initial guidance on topics such as PTSD, depression or addiction. In addition, you have the option of discreetly and confidentially contacting an experienced specialist for advice, support or simply a sympathetic ear.

You are not alone – we are here to support you.

An online test to assess the severity of post-traumatic stress symptoms can provide an initial indication of whether there are signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although it is no substitute for a professional diagnosis, it can help those affected to better understand their experiences. It is particularly important to answer the questions honestly and openly in order to obtain as realistic an assessment as possible.

An online questionnaire on alcohol dependence offers a simple and anonymous way to reflect on your own drinking behaviour. It can provide initial indications of whether your consumption is risky or dependent. Although such self-tests are no substitute for a professional diagnosis, they can be an important first step towards self-awareness and further help.

Anyone who suffers from mental illness as a result of deployment abroad can now find comprehensive support – as can their affected relatives. Numerous support services are now available to soldiers suffering from mental stress related to their deployment, both within the Armed Forces and from civilian organisations and initiatives.

Under the umbrella of the association Angriff auf die Seele – Psychosocial Support for Members of the Armed Forces Association. and the team at the German Armed Forces Psychotrauma Centre in Berlin, experienced specialists respond discreetly by email to enquiries relating to post-traumatic stress disorder and psychological damage caused by military service. All information provided is treated as strictly confidential and is subject to medical confidentiality, meaning that it is not passed on within the German Armed Forces.