Written questions

Armed Forces: Mental Health Services

Commons · Question 16432 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 14 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

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

Answer

Answered by Calvin Bailey, 14 Jul 2026

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...