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Tanveer Ahmed

We’re not just saving veterans; we might be saving ourselves

Former soldiers are often traumatised by the loss of tribal identity they suffer. But that is a problem in our wider society as well.

The concept of psychological trauma is inextricably linked to war. The upcoming royal commission into veterans’ suicides will be an examination of the correlation. But what it may ultimately reveal are deeper insights into our society.

The terms of reference for yet another royal commission are being bashed out. Its symbolic component isn’t being denied by the government.

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Tanveer Ahmed is an author and practising psychiatrist. Connect with Tanveer on Twitter.

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