Mental health guide for soldiers: Practical PTSD support

Straight-talking strategies, checklists and UK care pathways to recognise, treat and live with military PTSD.

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A plain-English mental health guide for soldiers

Stand To is a clear, combat‑tested mental health guide for soldiers by Steve Barker — written for serving personnel, veterans, and military families seeking honest, practical guidance on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD.

This book strips away clinical jargon and delivers mission-style checklists, immediate action drills, family support tools and mapped UK care pathways so you can act with confidence whether you’re on base, on leave or supporting a loved one.

Up to 20% of combat-exposed personnel may experience PTSD symptoms; Stand To gives straightforward steps to recovery, resilience and informed support, with signposts to NHS and veterans’ services. Buy now at https://getbook.at/stand-to

What you’ll find inside Stand To

Recognise PTSD fast

Clear symptom checklists and real-world examples to help soldiers, medics and families spot PTSD early and act before problems escalate.

Practical mission drills

Step-by-step coping drills you can use in high-stress moments — designed for military routines and easy to practice between duties.

Family support tools

Guides for partners and families on how to respond, set boundaries, and support a loved one through treatment and recovery.

UK care pathways

Mapped referral routes, service contacts and what to expect from NHS and veteran charity support across the UK — no guesswork.

Evidence-informed, zero fluff

Trauma-informed guidance that combines clinical best practice with military experience — honest, direct and immediately usable.

Why serving personnel and families choose Stand To

  • Plain-English guidance written by someone who understands military life
  • Quick-check symptom lists and on-the-ground action steps
  • Family-focused chapters to rebuild communication and trust
  • Clear UK pathways to NHS and veteran services
  • Tools to support recovery, resilience and relapse prevention
  • Compact, portable format suitable for deployment or home use

What People Are Saying

“Finally a book that talks like we do and gives real, usable steps. The mission drills helped me get through tough nights.”

— Tom, Former Infantry, UK

“As a partner, I needed clear language and actions — Stand To gave us practical tools and signposted the right services.”

— Sophie, Military spouse, Portsmouth

“Concise, evidence-informed and honest. Recommended for clinicians, commanders and anyone supporting veterans.”

— Maj (Ret) David L., London

Frequently Asked Questions

Stand To is aimed at serving personnel, veterans and military families who want plain-English guidance on recognising, treating and living with PTSD, plus frontline tools for immediate support.

Yes — it summarizes evidence-based treatments, what to expect from therapy and medication, and how to access services through NHS and veterans’ charities in the UK.

Yes. The book includes compact checklists and mission drills designed for quick use in high-stress or constrained environments.

Stand To combines trauma-informed, evidence-informed approaches with military experience; it’s not a substitute for professional care but makes it easier to get the right help.

Purchase Stand To directly here: https://getbook.at/stand-to — available in print and e-book formats.

If there is immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services or local crisis lines. Stand To provides guidance for early action but does not replace urgent care.

Get Stand To — Practical PTSD help for soldiers

Start using checklists, mission drills and UK care pathways today: https://getbook.at/stand-to

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