About
5 and 20 takes its name from a simple military check. Five metres is the distance you own, check yourself. Twenty metres is your crew, check your mates. Run those checks regularly and the practical exercises from the books, and you build resilience that holds when it matters.
It’s built for veterans, serving military personnel, emergency services, and the families and friends who stand beside them. No jargon. No corporate wellness. No patronising. Plain discipline, applied honestly.
The books
Mental-health resilience
5 and 20’s, Buddy Buddy
The practical guide to mental-health resilience for those serving, veterans, and their loved ones. ISBN 978-1-0683312-0-6.
Life after service
Last Parade
Identity, values, standards and direction beyond the uniform. ISBN 978-1-0683312-8-2.
The author
Steve Gaskell, The Challenge Coach. Published by Vision, Support & Challenge Publishing. Steve’s work is built on the belief that resilience is a discipline, not a feeling, and that the mates around you are part of the kit you carry.
What this app does
Self-Check (5m)
Honest read on mood, sleep, stress and connection.
Buddy Check (20m)
Track your mates and what you committed to do.
Last Parade Workbook
Practical exercises on life beyond the uniform.
Resources
Crisis lines and support organisations.
A straight word
5 and 20 is peer support and self-development. It is not medical, psychological, legal or financial advice, and it is not a substitute for professional or clinical care. If you are struggling, or worried about a mate, reach out. To a mate, to your GP, or to the services in Resources. Checking yourself is strength, not weakness.