A new report has shone a light on the lifelong impact of the 'gay ban' in the Armed Forces.
The study carried out by Northumbria University, has found that many of the LGBT+ people who were dismissed from the military for their sexual orientation are suffering from long-term mental health problems.
LGBT+ military charity Fighting with Pride (FWP) says 86% of LGBT+ veterans felt dismissal for their sexual orientation or gender identity has affected their mental health.
More: https://www.forces.net/lgbtq/new-report-highlights-lifelong-impact-gay-ban-armed-forces
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The study carried out by Northumbria University, has found that many of the LGBT+ people who were dismissed from the military for their sexual orientation are suffering from long-term mental health problems.
LGBT+ military charity Fighting with Pride (FWP) says 86% of LGBT+ veterans felt dismissal for their sexual orientation or gender identity has affected their mental health.
More: https://www.forces.net/lgbtq/new-report-highlights-lifelong-impact-gay-ban-armed-forces
#forcesnews #lgbtq #veteran #forceswelfare
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