Is there a limit on how bad my anxiety and/or depression is before the Army denies me a job?

Jen C.

Reservist Brigade SO2 SPS

Hi, many thanks for your question and i'm really sorry to hear you suffer so badly. Unfortunately if you are taking medication this will make you ineligible. Unfortunately also due to the mental pressures put upon you during training and possibily whilst you are serving any sort of health problems (of which mental health is included) could be exacerbated and medical records are looked into.

Monday, June 28, 2021

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