Military veterans with PTSD face an agonising choice: the stigma of declaring it to employers or being denied support
- Written by Richard O'Quinn, Lecturer in Management & Leadership, The University of Queensland
Australia is home to almost half a million military veterans, most of whom are in the workforce.
But most – around 60% – live with long-term health problems.
About half of these face enduring mental health challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and an increased risk of suicide.
Disclosing these...