The psychology of bravery a helicopter taking off with service personnel sheltering

The psychology of bravery

What is bravery? Why do people put themselves at risk for others? Can anyone be brave? To find out we spoke to Professor of Organisational Psychology at the University of Warwick Pat Tissington, who specialises in these very questions.

“It puts a different perspective on life, going through something like this.”

Listen to RAF Association beneficiary Mark talk about his recovery, and how he was fully supported by his husband, following a health check shock diagnosis.

Josh McNally – Everyone can play a part

RAF Association Ambassador Josh McNally shows us that, even with a busy schedule, everyone can play a part.

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