NHS intensive care staff suffered same levels of PTSD during Covid as Afghanistan combat veterans

NHS intensive care staff suffered same levels of PTSD during Covid as Afghanistan combat veterans NHS intensive care staff suffered the same levels of PTSD during the pandemic as British military veterans deployed in Afghanistan in a combat role, a study has found.

Researchers now say those affected should receive fast-track access to mental health treatment. iNews

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