If you like, I could add something.
You talked about transition and the loss of identity, but I think it's important to also, perhaps, reframe that. It's the loss of sense of purpose that puts people like me in crisis. If you want to compound that with the stresses Mr. Kitchen referred to, all you have to do is break our circle of support. Right now, the government has structured transition to break the circle of support. DND and Veterans Affairs do not act as a continuum in the transition spectrum. They act as two separate entities, with separate frameworks and separate operating methods. To the family and the veteran in transition, that feels like it is breaking their circle of support.
We don't lose everyone. The question came up about how we screen for post-traumatic stress. An example of the circle of support is actually outside the establishment, but connected by the establishment. My own case of mental health diagnosis, post-traumatic stress, was done by a civilian psychiatrist who I was referred to by my GP at the base. My military doctor said, “I'm not sure what's going on. Let's refer you to someone who might be able to explore further.” The reason I showed up at my GP's was because of my circle of support, my family and friends. My wife said, “There's something wrong.” My friend said, “What's going on?” when I broke down one day at work for no good reason.
There's an important element there of continuity of care even if you're not case-managed. Continuity of care means you feel supported during transition. That's the effect that government should be an active partner in delivering.