James Alvino
Department of Veterans Affairs
Panel Information
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023
1:40 PM EST
I Pledge Allegiance to Mental Health: The Brandon Act and Protecting Our Frontline Warriors |
Latinos are largely underrepresented across federal government and agencies, except in the military (recent data shows that more than 17% of active-duty personnel are Hispanic). Servicemembers’ dedication to protecting our homeland comes with a steep commitment; physically and mentally. In light of recent headlines surrounding military suicides correlated with the unwarranted stigmas around the reporting of bullying, harassment, and the serious effects to mental health therein – this discussion will center on providing and update on implementation of the Brandon Act. Namely, its intent and impact on the battle against the inequities in mental health support facing Latino military members.
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