The Brandon Act
protects the health and well-being of our Military Forces through early identification and intervention of problems they face on a daily basis.
The Brandon Act
protects the health and well-being of our Military Forces through early identification and intervention of problems they face on a daily basis.
Suicide rates have been increasing among members of the military
This bill will allow service members to seek mental health treatment and require a mental health evaluation as soon as a service member self-reports. It will also allow Americans serving in uniform to seek help confidentially and, if necessary, outside of the chain of command.
The measure also mandates that the Department of Defense provide annual training on how to recognize when members may need a mental health evaluation.
Brandon Caserta
Brandon was a very happy, compassionate, giving, supportive and respectful young man. His smile was so contagious.
Our Mission
Our mission is to stop the suicide epidemic in the Armed Forces. It’s time to defend our defenders. One Suicide is too many!
Reach Out for Support
Military service members’ lives are very different from the lives of civilians. Service members may be subject to frequent relocations, overseas deployments, and stressful experiences related to combat and significant time away from their families. Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently, and while some have reactions that can be seen as normal responses to life events, others may experience signs or symptoms of more serious conditions, including depression, traumatic brain injury, or posttraumatic stress disorder. Those coping with more serious concerns may feel like there is no escape from their difficulties.