There are clear systems that shape how these challenges are experienced, understood and responded to. We are interested in better understanding those processes to incite impactful and long-term action.
As well as asking an important question: what do we miss when veteran suicide is understood only through the lens of mental health?
Experiences of disconnection, mistrust, institutional difficulty, transition and belonging can all shape a person’s wellbeing and their ability to seek and receive support. By looking at these broader forces, our research helps us better understand where systems have worked, where gaps remain, and how policy can create more timely, respectful and effective pathways to care.
We invite you to explore this perspective and consider the role policy plays in shaping not only services, but the experiences of the people those services are designed to support.
