PTSD, Anxiety, and the Hidden Struggle: Why Veterans Deserve Better Mental Health Support (And How to Get It)
Not all wounds are visible.
You can still show up. Still work. Still smile at your kids.
And still be struggling every single day.
PTSD. Anxiety. Depression. Adjustment disorders. They don’t always shout. They whisper. They wear you down slowly. And when the people reviewing your claim can’t see it — they dismiss it.
That’s not okay.
At The Nicholas Clinic, we’re here to make sure that never happens again.
Why So Many Veterans Get Misdiagnosed
There’s a reason so many claims get rejected the first time around: the system doesn’t always know how to listen.
GPs don’t have time to go deep
Reports are rushed or too vague
Key symptoms get missed or misattributed
The connection to service isn’t documented clearly enough
We fix all of that — and we do it with your input, your pace, and your experience at the centre.
What You Might Not Know About Your Eligibility
Think you don’t “qualify” because it wasn’t a specific deployment? Think again.
You may be eligible for a DVA mental health claim if:
You’re living with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues
Your condition is linked to your time in service — directly or indirectly
You’ve been medically discharged
You were exposed to trauma, chronic stress, or moral injury
How We Help (Even If You’re Thousands of Kilometres Away)
Our telehealth assessments are:
Fully DVA-compliant
Delivered by psychiatrists who specialise in veteran mental health
Easy to access, private, and free
Just as valid as in-person assessments
We See You. We Back You. We’ve Got You.
You shouldn’t have to fight for support after everything else.
If you’re struggling, we’re ready when you are.