The YouGov poll commissioned by FiMT and the Ministry of Defence, found that an alarming 64% of civilians think that veterans are more likely to suffer from more mental, physical and emotional issues than those who have never served. The YouGov report also found that 39% of employers believe veterans are more likely to be ‘institutionalised’. Additionally, 30% thought that serving in the Armed Forces ‘damages people’.
New Data Dispels ‘Negative Stereotypes’ About Veterans
Nov 29, 2018 | Defence, Defence People, Employment, Latest News, Mental Health, Military Charities, Research, Veterans