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Military sexual trauma (MST) factsheet

Free download

This short three page factsheet provides an overview of military sexual trauma (MST) in men and women veterans in the UK. It provides readers with a basic understanding of MST and associated concepts, including: what is MST?; how prevalent is MST in the UK?; what are the health consequences of MST?

Appropriate for anyone working with UK military veterans.

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Courses on women veterans

Introduction to women veterans’ experiences and needs

10 mins Online self-guided Free

This short, self-guided course will introduce you to some foundational knowledge about women veterans, the experiences they may have faced during military service (including military sexual trauma), and the potential mental and wider health consequences.

Appropriate for anyone who may encounter or come into contact with women veterans.

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Advanced understanding of women veterans: how services can better meet their needs

30 mins Online self-guided Free

This online course explores the needs and experiences of women veterans in greater depth and explores how services may better meet these needs. It focuses on experiences of military sexual trauma and evidence-based practice.

Appropriate for anyone who engages with women veterans in a healthcare or support setting.

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Advanced understanding of women veterans PLUS Cognitive Processing Therapy training

2 days Live, online Funded – early 2026

Registration for this training will reopen soon. This live, online workshop will explore the needs and experiences of women veterans in greater depth and also equip accredited clinicians with knowledge in using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat PTSD resulting from sexual trauma in women veterans. The course will be facilitated by Dr Candice Monson, one of the co-originators of CPT.

For registered mental healthcare professionals only. It is recommended that participants have a prior understanding in cognitive behavioural therapy.

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