It would depend. Some would have symptoms before they start in the Canadian Armed Forces and could have pre-existing mental health conditions. Some will develop conditions while serving, and some could develop conditions after they leave. It's really all of those. We have learned a little bit about who is more likely as a veteran to have mental health conditions, based on the analyses we've done. They tend to be people with chronic physical health conditions and pain, lower socio-economic status, etc. If they left in mid-career, say between 10 and 19 years, they could be at higher risk, as well. For those with lower education, they would have some of the same profiles as other Canadians who have higher mental health rates, but it would be in a military context.
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