Ep 216: Afghanistan 2021: A soldier's story

Aug 23, 2021, 05:00 AM

Jay Wheeler is Mick Coyle's guest on this week's Mental Health Monday.

Jay first appeared on the show back on Episode 13 to talk about his experience of serving in the armed forces, and the impact it had on his mental health.

With events in Afghanistan taking a dramatic turn in the last week, Mick speaks to Jay about the impact its had on his life, and how he views the perceived "successes" or "failures" of the mission.

TW: This includes descriptions of violent events witnessed on the frontline.

Jay references the armed forces charity SSAFA in the podcast, and there are link to wider mental health support services at the end of the conversation.

Find out about Jay's artwork through Love Art Global