FAR EAST CORRESPONDENT — Half of Australia’s military personnel will experience mental health problems. After long delays, the ADF has released its plan to help soldiers grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Defence’s newly released mental health plan for the military is a welcome step towards dealing with the hidden wounds of war — especially the scourge of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

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