More young veterans treated for PTSD than ever before

Leading military charities say they're treating more veterans under-30 for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than ever before.

The mental health problem is triggered by injury or severe psychological shock and anything from military combat to a traffic accident can cause it. Symptoms include flashbacks, severe anxiety, isolation and depression.

Read more of the story via BBC Newsbeat here.

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