In my case, I had already been out of the forces for a long time, but I can connect my mental health issues to the CAF. I sought professional help on my own, using my own insurance, as a civilian. I do know, however, that there aren't enough resources, having educated myself afterwards.
We train a soldier. If they have a physical wound, we fix it. If they have a mental wound, we also need to help them.
One big improvement is that now, people with anxiety are allowed to join the armed forces. I know about anxiety. I lived with it for two years. It's not a lifelong problem. It's like a broken arm; it gets better. The armed forces didn't used to let people with anxiety in. Some people still have doubts about that. Personally, I was highly effective in my role, and I still am. For a period of time, I was no longer effective and I needed help, but I got better.
