EPISODE · Oct 16, 2016 · 29 MIN
Losing the Battle
from Stories in Sound · host BBC Radio Ulster
The conflict in Afghanistan against the Taliban was a bloody war. Hundreds of soldiers were killed and thousands injured. Kevin Sharkey discovers that many soldiers have struggled with mental health problems since returning home to Northern Ireland. He speaks to veterans suffering with PTSD and how it has led many to try and take their own lives.
What this episode covers
The conflict in Afghanistan against the Taliban was a bloody war. Hundreds of soldiers were killed and thousands injured. Kevin Sharkey discovers that many soldiers have struggled with mental health problems since returning home to Northern Ireland. He speaks to veterans suffering with PTSD and how it has led many to try and take their own lives.
NOW PLAYING
Losing the Battle
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.