The Unseen War
We can feel detached from the hostilities overseas, but there are overlooked battlefields much closer to home where wars also continue to rage.
PTSD and other mental health issues are common amongst ex-servicemen and women.
Combat Stress, the UK’s leading veterans’ mental health charity, currently supports over 5,600 people.
A support group for veterans with PTSD, Group 617, meets regularly at the Pavilion. For more information contact info@penarthpierpavilion.co.uk
Dr Neil Kitchiner has almost 30 years worth of experience working in mental health in both the UK and Australia.
Kitchiner served as an Army Reservist and was stationed in Afghanistan in October 2013.
Kitchiner will be talking at Penarth Pier Pavilion from 11am – 1pm on 30 November. Doors at 10.30 am.
Tickets are £5.
Proceeds from the event will be divided between Penarth Arts and Crafts Limited and Veterans NHS Wales.
The hidden legacy of war can be seen at a talk in Penarth next week.
Mental health expert, Dr Neil Kitchiner, will discuss his experiences as an Army Reservist during a talk and Q&A session at Penarth Pier Pavilion. Drawing on his service in Afghanistan, Kitchiner will utilise his own diary notes, photographs and videos to offer an insight into the conflicts that are leaving a lasting impression on our servicemen and women.
Fundraising and sponsorship manager, Alice Turner, explained, “The Pavilion takes a keen interest in supporting veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Neil has seen first-hand what people have to deal with during conflict so offers an informed and empathetic approach.”
The Journey to Afghanistan and Back takes place on 30 November.
Listening Post: The Journey to Afghanistan and Back
Main photo: Neil Kitchener // Side photo: Staff Sgt Brett Miller, US Army // Splash photo: Ben Salter
The Unseen War
We can feel detached from the hostilities overseas, but there are overlooked battlefields much closer to home where wars also continue to rage.
PTSD and other mental health issues are common amongst ex-servicemen and women.
Combat Stress, the UK’s leading veterans’ mental health charity, currently supports over 5,600 people.
A support group for veterans with PTSD, Group 617, meets regularly at the Pavilion. For more information contact info@penarthpierpavilion.co.uk
Dr Neil Kitchiner has almost 30 years worth of experience working in mental health in both the UK and Australia.
Kitchiner served as an Army Reservist and was stationed in Afghanistan in October 2013.
Kitchiner will be talking at Penarth Pier Pavilion from 11am – 1pm on 30 November. Doors at 10.30 am.
Tickets are £5.
Proceeds from the event will be divided between Penarth Arts and Crafts Limited and Veterans NHS Wales.