“Mental Health Awareness week is focusing on anxiety this year. There is a higher prevalence of anxiety in Military Veterans, especially female Veterans. Primary Care teams can help break down the barriers for Veteran patients by knowing who their Veterans are and where they can get the help they need: the RCGP veteran friendly practice programme equips them to do so”. Dr Emily Brookes, RCGP Veterans’ Clinical Champion and veteran Over 2,000 GP practices in England are veteran friendly accredited. Is yours? Find out how you can sign your practice up and provide the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the armed forces. Link in bio. 🔎 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety