{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/61e4cd041132af001173f0e3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The hidden cost of the Afghanistan war (Pt 1): Trauma","description":"<p><em>Today's episode contains strong language, discussions of suicide, and descriptions of violence in war that some listeners might find distressing.</em></p><p>The first of a two-part investigation into the impact of the Afghanistan war for British troops. 55 soldiers from one regiment died in the campaign — 22 took their own lives back home. Why have so many suffered? War correspondent Anthony Loyd talks to members of 2 Rifles.</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: </em><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/61ba0e441a8cbeb3393cf13c/episodes/61db4edac17bf400110ab23b/thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Anthony Loyd, Foreign Correspondent, The Times.</p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Manveen Rana.</p><p><strong>Clips: </strong>BBC, Sky News.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in today's episode, the following helplines can provide support:</strong></p><p>Always A Rifleman: 0800 470 0941</p><p>Combat Stress helpline: 0800 138 1619 or text: 07537 173 683</p><p>PTSD Resolution: 0300 302 0551</p><p>SSAFA - the Armed Forces Charity helpline: 0800 260 6767</p>","author_name":"The Times"}