Veteran PTSD recovery resources UK — Stand To

Practical, no-nonsense guide for serving personnel, veterans and families—checklists, mission drills and UK care pathways to support recovery.

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About Stand To

Stand To is a concise, plain-English book offering veteran PTSD recovery resources UK serving personnel, veterans and military families need to recognise, treat and live with military PTSD.

Authored by Steve Barker, a former serviceman and mental health advocate, the book delivers practical checklists, mission drills, family support tools and clear guidance on NHS, military and charity pathways—honest and zero fluff.

Estimates place PTSD prevalence among UK veterans at around 4–6%, and thousands seek support annually; Stand To focuses on immediate actions, realistic recovery skills and how to navigate UK care routes.

What You'll Find Inside

Plain-English UK care pathways

Step-by-step guidance on accessing NHS, IAPT, Military Mental Health Teams and veteran charities, with contact points and what to expect at each stage.

Practical checklists & mission drills

Actionable, tested drills and easy checklists you can use alone or with a peer to manage flashbacks, grounding and triggers in the moment.

Family support toolkit

Clear explanations and conversation guides for partners and families to recognise symptoms, offer support and stay resilient together.

Treatment options explained

Concise, unbiased overviews of evidence-based treatments used in the UK—CBT, EMDR, medication and group therapy—so you can make informed choices.

Relapse planning & resilience work

Practical relapse-prevention plans, daily resilience routines and check-ins designed for the realities of military life and transition.

Why Stand To Helps

  • Direct, military-aware language — no clinical jargon or fluff
  • Step-by-step UK pathways to NHS, military and charity support
  • Quick-reference checklists for crises, appointments and recovery goals
  • Tools for partners and families to give practical, safe help
  • Evidence-based treatment summaries to aid informed decisions
  • Action plans for relapse prevention and building everyday resilience
  • Portable mission drills usable anywhere — barracks, home or hospital

What People Are Saying

“This book cut through the noise. The checklists and care-path guidance helped me find the right support fast.”

— Mark H., Devon

“As a serving NCO, the mission drills made sense straight away. Practical and honest — exactly what we need.”

— Sgt Rachel P., Portsmouth

“Stand To gave our family the words and tools to support Dad. Clear, compassionate and realistic.”

— Linda B., Manchester

Frequently Asked Questions

Stand To is for serving personnel, veterans and military families seeking plain-English guidance on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD in the UK.

No — it complements professional care by giving practical tools, pathways and questions to take to clinicians, charities and military mental health teams.

Yes — the book explains NHS routes, IAPT, Military Mental Health Teams and veteran charity options, with tips on how to access each service.

Yes — treatments and techniques are summarised from current UK clinical practice and veteran mental health guidance, presented in straightforward language.

Absolutely — Stand To includes a family support toolkit, conversation guides and practical steps to safely support someone with PTSD.

Purchase Stand To directly here: https://getbook.at/stand-to — available in paperback and ebook formats.

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Stand To delivers military-aware, no-nonsense tools and UK care guidance so you and your family can take the next steps with confidence.

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