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Armed Forces Veteran John Talks About His Mental Health Journey

2020

John Standish joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) Police in 1985 and served for six years, reaching the rank of Corporal. He became embroiled in a drinking culture that he continued to struggle with after her left the military. See more...

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