Canada’s top soldier says persuading more Canadian Forces members to seek mental-health treatment is a vital element of a new suicide-prevention strategy under development and the military will pay close attention to those who served in the army in Afghanistan.
General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, says he’s also undertaking a wide-ranging review of how the military treats soldiers, sailors and air personnel that will span the entire life of a Canadian in the Forces – from recruit to veteran. The goal is to help build resilience in them to better handle personal setbacks.
“I am close to this issue,” he said in an interview. “I have lost people to suicide in my life.”
“We need to look broadly at how we care for our people, whether it’s a workplace free of sexual assault and harassment, effective recruiting and a satisfactory professional life all the way through transition – whether you are injured or not – into your period as a veteran,” the defence chief said. For the full article click here
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